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Digital Determinants of Health: Expanding Healthcare Access for Marginalized and Isolated Populations Using Virtual Technologies

Digital Determinants of Health: Expanding Healthcare Access for Marginalized and Isolated Populations Using Virtual Technologies

FromPublic Health Insight


Digital Determinants of Health: Expanding Healthcare Access for Marginalized and Isolated Populations Using Virtual Technologies

FromPublic Health Insight

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jul 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

According to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), almost 88% of  Canadians have access to a high-speed broadband internet connection, compared to just over 45% for rural communities. This has led to concerns around a digital divide, the broader digital determinants of health, and whether telehealth technologies can actually be delivered without widening health disparities. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Keith Thompson, Chief Medical Officer of iTelemed Canada, remains with us to discuss the importance of addressing the digital determinants of health and the ways in which telehealth can be leveraged to reach marginalized and isolated populations.Podcast GuestsDr. Keith ThompsonPodcast HostsGordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®References for Our Discussion Canadian Medical Association: Virtual Care in Canada - Discussion PaperThe Agenda with Steve Paikin: Is Virtual Health Care Here to Stay?American Medical Association (AMA): A review of telehealth trends: Informing the future of virtual careCanadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) BROADBAND FUND Closing the digital divide in CanadaSubscribe to the NewsletterWhat if there was an easy way to receive timely information about public health and global health right to your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the loop about the latest news, live events, jobs, and professional development opportunities. Subscribe to ensure you don’t miss out: https://thepublichealthinsight.com/subscribe/. Tell A FriendIf you enjoy our podcasts, it would mean the world if you shared it on social media and tagged us. If you are not the social media type, we would appreciate it if you shared it with a friend or colleague who you think might enjoy the podcast. It helps us to get discovered by other people. Music CreditsThe following tracks used in this episode were all produced by Lukrembo:Daily • Bread • Biscuit • Bored • Chocolate • Onion • Holiday
Released:
Jul 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Public Health Insight Podcast is a weekly podcast ranked in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. The podcast covers all things public health and global health, from the sustainable development goals to the social determinants of health, as well as interesting dialogues about the diverse career opportunities that exist in the fields. Since its launch in March 2020, the podcast has featured more than 40 high-profile guests and has built an audience in more than 4,000 cities in over 185 countries.