Healthcare IT News August 30, 2021
The funding is aimed at broadening access to behavioral healthcare for children.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on Friday it was awarding $10.7 million from the American Rescue Plan to integrate telehealth services into pediatric care.
The funding is aimed at expanding behavioral healthcare access for children.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all of us, especially children,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement.
“This critical funding will not only improve the livelihoods of children and their families, but also secure the future of our country,” Becerra continued.
“We will continue to make investments that ensure our youngest Americans grow up strong and healthy,” he added.
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