Benefits for providers and healthcare systems:

• Extend the hours of service access and provide consistent, continuous care (greater provision of local services) 
• Extend the scope of practice for rural and remote clinicians through consultation and shared care with specialists 
• Empower people to self-manage their health condition 
• Provide flexible and responsive workplaces to support workforce needs 
• Improve communication, networking, and collaboration between healthcare professionals across the health sector 
• Greater support and reduced professional isolation for rural clinicians  
• Support the development of flexible and sustainable service delivery models that promote integration across primary and secondary care, particularly for people with chronic conditions  
• Greater access to continuing education and professional development, including more experiential learning  
• Reduced time spent traveling, and reduced expenses related to patient transport and burden on subsidized transportation