Delivering virtual cardiac rehabilitation within correctional facilities to fulfill the decree of Estelle versus Gamble

npj Digital Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Martin E. Matsumura, Favour Akachi Nelson, Alex Zimmerman, Cinde Bower‐Stout, Thomas Matsumura, Bryan E. Martin
DOI: 10.1038/s41746-026-02434-7
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Abstract

Incarcerated individuals suffer from significant inequity of access to health care, a reality that has been the subject of prior high court decisions. This case report highlights the use of a “virtual” telemedicine modality to improve the limited access to evidence-based care, specifically cardiac rehabilitation post myocardial infarction, among incarcerated individuals.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation Cardiac Health and Mental Health Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
npj Digital Medicine
Volume
9
Issue
1
Pages
150–150
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN