When discussing the digital divide, studies have shown high monthly subscriptions and the perceived lack of need were two critical barriers to acquiring broadband subscriptions.
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telehealth
New Jersey State Policy Lab: Telehealth Use among Medicare Population during COVID-19: Advancements in Accessibility vs Challenges in Utilization
Researchers have found that differences in access to virtua health care delivery impact non-English speakers, lower-income individuals, older adults, and racial/ethnic minorities more heavily.
New Jersey State Policy Lab: Challenges with Telehealth Adoption in Light of a Global Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in telehealth volume and revolutionized healthcare regulatory guidelines for its use. Telehealth expanded access to care, especially during the pandemic, and made chronic disease management more convenient.
New Jersey State Policy Lab: Use of Telehealth Among Essential Workers During COVID-19
The Bloustein School’s COVID-19 Impact Survey found that during the pandemic, essential workers in New Jersey were more likely than non-essential workers to use telehealth services.
New Jersey Policy Lab: Is Telehealth Making Healthcare More Accessible For the LGBTQ+ Community?
Using telehealth, providers have reported reaching more vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations by addressing and reducing numerous barriers to care; in New Jersey, telehealth interventions are particularly useful in reaching the LGBTQ+ community.
New Jersey Policy Lab: Bridging the Digital Divide in Native American Communities
The pandemic emphasized the importance of online connectivity, yet there is still a digital divide especially in underserved communities such as in Native American tribal lands.
Fierce competition gives Bloustein School team 3rd-place finish at 2021 Seton Hall/HPMSNJ Graduate Healthcare Management Case Study Challenge
The competition provided health administration graduate students from the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania region the opportunity to present innovative solutions to a healthcare case.
Bloustein team reaches semi-finals of Penn State MHA Case Competition
More than 40 teams from 19 universities competed in the four-day event, which was hosted by Penn State and sponsored by Geisinger.