How Joseph Papin, MD Is Leveraging Provider-Owned Telehealth to Bridge Rural Care Gaps

As healthcare access continues to be a persistent challenge across rural America, physician and healthcare executive Dr. Joseph Papin, MD, is taking a strategic and clinically grounded approach to closing those gaps. Through his leadership at Suncoast Search Capital, Dr. Papin is advancing the adoption of provider-owned telehealth platforms, enabling care systems to reach underserved populations without compromising clinical integrity or operational sustainability. Understanding the Rural Health Divide Rural communities often experience higher rates of chronic illness, longer emergency response times, and fewer healthcare providers per capita compared to their urban counterparts. According to the National Rural Health Association, over 60 million Americans live in rural areas, where access to specialists and timely care remains limited. Geographic barriers, transportation issues, and physician shortages compound the problem. Dr. Papin—whose background as a surgical trainee and cl...