The Impact of Technology on Fairness in Healthcare Access

Technology is changing healthcare a lot, but it also brings up some important issues about fairness. Let’s break down some of these key points:

1. The Digital Divide:

• About 27% of people living in rural areas in America do not have high-speed internet. This makes it hard for them to use telehealth services.

• Along with that, 14% of adults in the United States do not use the internet at all. This limits their access to online health resources.

2. Cost Differences:

• New technology can make healthcare more expensive. For example, robotic surgeries can cost 20-30% more than regular surgeries.

• According to the World Health Organization, people in low-income countries spend only $34 on health for each person. In high-income countries, that number is$9,451!

3. Health Outcomes:

• People living in areas with fewer resources have a 50% higher chance of being hospitalized for health problems that could have been prevented. This is often because they do not have access to advanced treatments.

These issues show that we need to make sure healthcare resources are shared fairly. Everyone deserves to benefit from new advancements in healthcare, no matter where they live or how much money they have.