Abstract
The problem of more efficient organization of health care delivery systems in isolated rural areas has always been a crucial one, and worthy of concentrated effort to solve. A potential solution to many aspects of that problem lies in the form of recent developments in microprocessor technology. The projected benefits from this innovation are substantial, and it should be clear that the implementation of small computer systems continues to hold dramatic implications to the health care delivery of isolated rural areas. The use of small computer systems by the Indian Health Service, Latter Day Saints Hospital, and other organizations in various configurations in remote rural areas provide ample evidence of the potential of such systems. A study by the Institute for Rural-Suburban Research and Planning has explored the implications of this innovation in full detail.
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