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For millions of people living in rural communities, access to healthcare is shaped by far more than geography. Provider shortages, transportation, fragmented care, broadband access, and trust all influence whether people receive the care they need and whether they seek it in the first place.
In this episode of the Human Resilience Podcast, Bob Gold and Shelley Schoenfeld welcome Dr. Michael Kramer, Director of the Center for Rural Health and Health Disparities at Mercer University School of Medicine. Together, they explore how technology can strengthen—not replace—human connection, improve care coordination, and help close healthcare gaps by meeting people where they are.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why fragmented care—not just geography—creates barriers to better health.
- How technology can strengthen connections between patients, providers, and communities.
- Why trust and relationships are essential to successful digital health.
- What it takes to design technology that reduces—not widens—health disparities.
- How behavioral support and personalized engagement help people navigate care with greater confidence.
Hosts
- Bob Gold , Founder & Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
- Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Marketing & Client Services Officer, GoMo Health
Expert
- Dr. Michael Kramer, Director, Center for Rural Health and Health Disparities, Mercer University School of Medicine
