HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 48 MC

People living in remote areas often face challenges accessing specialist healthcare services due to distance and limited local providers. Which collaborative approach BEST addresses these access and equity issues?

Require all remote residents to relocate to major cities for healthcare access
Provide healthcare only to remote communities that can afford private services
Limit healthcare services to basic emergency care in remote locations
Government-funded telehealth services combined with visiting specialist programs

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\(D\)

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D is correct: Telehealth and visiting specialists address geographic barriers through collaborative service delivery.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Relocation requirements would create inequitable access based on location.
C is incorrect: Financial barriers would prevent equitable healthcare access for remote communities.
D is incorrect: Limited services create inequity between remote and urban healthcare access.