Flattening the Curve by Getting Ahead of It: How the VA Healthcare System Is Leveraging Telehealth to Provide Continued Access to Care for Rural Veterans.

The article presents a commentary on how the Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system is leveraging telehealth to provide continued access to care for rural veterans. Topics include disruptions in transportation and other non-medical services, and widespread isolation due to recommended social distancing guidelines; and impact access to care and outcomes for individuals with chronic medical and mental health disorders.