DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AS A MEANS OF PROVIDING QUALITY MEDICAL CARE TO THE POPULATION OF RURAL AREAS OF UKRAINE
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https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2025-31-04-060Keywords:
Digital transformation, healthcare, rural areas, telemedicine, electronic medical records, mobile medical teams, public administration.Abstract
The article considers the digital transformation of the healthcare system in rural areas of Ukraine as a means of improving the accessibility, effectiveness and equity of healthcare. The current state of digitalization is analyzed, the main challenges areMetrics
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