Episode 41 – Bridging the Digital Divide: Caregiver Access and Equity in Telehealth
Update: 2025-04-22
Description
Guest: Alexandra “Ally” Hunter, Virtual Care Consultant at Henry Ford Health
Topics: Telehealth, digital access, and how caregivers can confidently navigate virtual healthcare
Key topics discussed:
- What telehealth is (and what it isn’t)
- Why digital equity matters in healthcare
- Common access barriers: internet, devices, tech skills
- The role of community partnerships in bridging the digital divide
- Practical caregiver tips: from proxy access to appointment planning
- Free online resources for digital skill-building
- Henry Ford Health’s approach to digital inclusion and telehealth innovation
Contact Information:
Henry Ford Virtual Care Website: www.henryford.com/virtualcare
Ally Hunter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allyhunter/
Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC):
- Email: www.semisrc.org
- Phone: (888) 341-8593
Elder Law and Advocacy Center (ELAC) : Phone: (313) 937-8291, nlsmichigan.org/elder-law/
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