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

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 M...