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Access to care and access to Internet are becoming more synonymous. Depending on where you live, that's a concern.

When the Apple Watch was released, much hype surrounded the potential capabilities and functions of this new device. Those in healthcare were eager to see what this new wearable could contribute to the industry and how a smartwatch might affect patient care. Heart rate monitor, glucose tracking, a built-in pedometer — the opportunities seemed endless and promised a healthier population.

Until we look at who is buying and using the Apple Watch: by and large, people who are already healthy and don't need to monitor their heart rates day in and day.

Herein lies the paradox of consumer-focused innovation: While the healthcare industry is bullish on developing new technologies and offerings that are meant to improve healthcare quality and wellness, those using such offerings don't really need them. And, the ones who do are often unable to access them.

A recent Wired article discussed this idea in the context of telemedicine. "The rural communities that could benefit most from [telemedicine] also have the least access to fast and reliable Internet — an obvious prerequisite," reads the article.

Hospitals and health systems are increasingly adopting telemedicine, offering remote video consultations for patients at home or connecting with specialists from academic medical centers for bedside care support. Patients are also open to the idea of receiving care this way: 74 percent of U.S. consumers would use telehealth services, according to a 2015 American Hospital Association survey.

But like the Wired article suggests, these offerings are moot if individuals don't have a broadband connection.

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