
Telepsychiatry's Rural Promise Falls Short, JAMA Study Finds
Despite rapid expansion of telehealth mental health services, a major JAMA study reveals only modest gains in reaching rural and underserved patients.
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Despite rapid expansion of telehealth mental health services, a major JAMA study reveals only modest gains in reaching rural and underserved patients.