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racial and ethnic differences in broadband adoption, with whites

being more likely than either Blacks or Hispanics to report
having a broadband connection at home.
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Computer Ownership Amongst Di
erent Racial Groups

Implementing Telemedicine

Implementing telemedicine for long-term utilization will require
planning, analysis, backup contingencies, education, and
training. New workflows must be introduced as well as new

practice policies for patients. Chances are, you will not be

practicing telemedicine exclusively at the practice site with your
clinical and administrative team, on-site laboratory, and imaging
and so on. Preparation and training are key to delivering the

most efficient and safe healthcare to patients. Addressing the

following details before the telemedicine encounter will help
with a more efficient encounter and go a long way in meeting
the patient’s expectations:

12 https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/08/20/smartphones-help-blacks-hispanics-
bridge-some-but-not-all-digital-gaps-with-whites/

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