AXIOS May 1, 2024
Maya Goldman

Millions of low-income Americans may find it harder to see health care providers virtually after federal subsidies for high-speed internet expired Tuesday.

The big picture: Many of the 23 million households that received financial help to afford their internet bill made or attended health care appointments online, a federal survey indicates.

  • Funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which was created in 2021 infrastructure legislation, is set to dry up completely in June without action from Congress.
  • The program is seen as a key to improving health care access for people with disabilities and rural communities, as telehealth use remains well above pre-pandemic levels.

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Topics: Digital Health, Govt Agencies, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Survey / Study, Technology, Telehealth, Trends
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