Flawed federal programs maroon rural Americans in telehealth blackouts

Rural Americans left in telehealth nightmare due to flawed federal programs

BRANCHLAND, W.Va. — Ada Carol Adkins lives with her two dogs in a trailer tucked into the timbers off Upper Mud River Road. “I’m comfortable here, but I’m having health issues,” said the 68-year-old, who retired from her job as a school cook several years ago after having a stroke. “Things are failing me.” Her trailer sits halfway up a ridge miles from town and the local health clinic. Her phone and internet are “wacky sometimes,” she said. Ad…

Flawed federal programs maroon rural Americans in telehealth blackouts

Ada Carol Adkins lives with her two dogs in a trailer tucked into the timbers off Upper Mud River Road.

Flawed Federal Programs Maroon Rural Americans in Telehealth Blackouts

BRANCHLAND, W.Va. — Ada Carol Adkins lives with her two dogs in a trailer tucked into the timbers off Upper Mud River Road. “I’m comfortable here, but I’m having health issues,” said the 68-year-old, who retired from her job as a school cook several years ago after having a stroke. “Things are failing me.” Her trailer sits halfway up a ridge miles from town and the local health clinic. Her phone and internet are “wacky sometimes,” she said. Adki…

Dead Zone: Flawed federal programs maroon rural Americans in telehealth blackouts

Taxpayers, through federal infrastructure programs, have paid billions of dollars to internet companies to hook up rural Americans. Some communities have nothing to show for it.

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Federal programs meant to connect rural residents have left some waiting despite years of complaints and need. Reporter: Caresse Jackman, Video: Owen Hornstein