The project aims to address the financial and infrastructural challenges hindering the adoption of telemedicine in rural Nova Scotia. Telemedicine offers significant potential to improve healthcare access in remote areas, yet financial barriers and fragmented healthcare systems pose significant obstacles. This project will involve examining current government initiatives, grants, and funding programs that support digital health, and analyzing their effectiveness in overcoming these financial challenges. Additionally, the project will explore innovative technological and operational strategies to reduce implementation costs while maintaining service quality. The team will also investigate the impact of fragmented healthcare systems on digital health integration and recommend solutions to enhance interoperability. Finally, the project will evaluate the limitations of digital infrastructure, such as broadband availability, and propose policy-based and technological solutions to improve accessibility to digital health services.

The deliverables for this project include a comprehensive report detailing the financial obstacles to telemedicine adoption and recommendations for economical implementation strategies. The report will also include an evaluation of current government programs and their effectiveness, as well as proposed solutions for improving interoperability and digital infrastructure. Additionally, a presentation summarizing key findings and recommendations will be prepared for stakeholders.