This content outlines a strategy to strengthen rural healthcare through connected care models that extend the reach of limited clinical resources. It focuses on helping rural organizations overcome staffing shortages, patient attrition, and access challenges by building digital health infrastructure that supports sustainable care delivery. By leveraging technologies such as tele‑intensivist services and remote clinical expertise, rural hospitals can deliver higher‑acuity care locally instead of transferring patients elsewhere. The example from Starr Regional Medical Center illustrates how bringing critical care expertise virtually to the bedside enables around‑the‑clock support while keeping care close to home. Overall, the approach emphasizes improving access, resilience, and long‑term vi

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