Why Rural Areas Benefit Most from Virtual Care Services

For people living in rural areas, accessing quality healthcare can be challenging. With fewer healthcare providers per capita and longer travel times to clinics, virtual urgent care offers a transformative solution. Here’s why rural patients, in particular, benefit from ZYP Medical’s virtual care services.

Addressing the Distance Barrier

In rural areas, healthcare facilities are often miles away from residents, making regular visits difficult. The National Rural Health Association reported that rural residents must drive an average of 34 miles to reach the nearest primary care provider (NRHA, 2021). Virtual urgent care from ZYP Medical eliminates this barrier, allowing patients to consult with healthcare professionals from the comfort of their homes.

Expanding Access to Specialists

Specialists are often concentrated in urban areas, leaving rural patients without timely access to specialized care. A study by the Journal of Rural Health (2021) noted that virtual care platforms expand patients’ access to specialists who can diagnose and treat conditions without a referral. ZYP Medical’s platform connects patients to various healthcare professionals, ensuring they receive the expertise they need, even from remote locations in Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota.

Reducing Healthcare Costs

Without having to travel or take time off work, rural patients can save significantly on healthcare costs. Studies show that virtual urgent care can reduce out-of-pocket expenses by as much as 30% for patients, especially those in rural areas with high travel expenses (Health Affairs, 2021). ZYP Medical’s affordable services provide rural patients with cost-effective, high-quality healthcare.

Through ZYP Medical, rural patients can access reliable and affordable virtual care that bridges the healthcare gap, delivering essential services directly to their screens.

References

American Medical Association. (2021). The Role of Telemedicine in Prescription Refills.

Drug Enforcement Administration. (2022). Telemedicine and Controlled Substances.

Health Affairs. (2021). Virtual Care Accessibility and Cost Savings.

Journal of Rural Health. (2021). Specialist Access and Virtual Care in Rural Areas.

National Rural Health Association. (2021). Challenges of Healthcare in Rural America.