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On the recordMarch 19, 2013
What could this mean for patients, especially for telemedicine and other advancements that are starting to improve the quality and access to care for patients in rural areas, like my district, who are sometimes hours away from the care they need?
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus highlights the impact of telemedicine on rural patient care access.

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