Healthcare DIVE July 11, 2019
Shannon Muchmore

Dive Brief:

  • The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday voted to approve a pilot program aimed at improving access to telehealth services for low-income people and those in rural areas.
  • Commissioners adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking for the $100 million Connected Care Pilot and are seeking comment. The program would give an 85% discount on connectivity for broadband-enabled telehealth services that directly connect doctors and patients.
  • FCC is asking which healthcare providers should be eligible for the three-year pilot as well as what patient populations and health conditions might be targeted.
Dive Insight:

While providers and patients have warmed to the use of telehealth for a variety of...

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