High-speed connection needed for effective electronic care
By Gene Ransom |
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While MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society, does not normally get involved in local zoning matters, we do think Montgomery County needs to consider health care as it considers its technology infrastructure.
One only needs to look to the recent pandemic to see the importance of access to high-speed internet.
When COVID-19 swept the globe more than a year ago, physicians and health care workers stepped up.
Not only did quick action enable testing and treatment for those affected by the virus, but a shift to virtual platforms also allowed patients to continue safely and effectively receiving care remotely.