# Bridging Technology, Trust, and Access in Rural Healthcare with Dr. Marquita Lyons-Smith & Dr. W. Andre Walker

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Podcast: [Becker’s Healthcare Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/becker-s-healthcare-podcast-484089)
Published: 2026-06-06T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/beckershealthcarepodcast/episode/153946945/
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Duration seconds: 1040

## Resource

In this episode, Dr. Marquita Lyons-Smith, Health Administration Program Director at North Carolina Central University, and Dr. W. Andre Walker, PHD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Health Administration at North Carolina Central University, discuss the opportunities and limitations of technology in transforming rural healthcare. They explore health literacy, workforce development, digital trust, and the importance of designing solutions with communities to improve access and outcomes for underserved populations.

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