HealthIT Answers April 30, 2021
By Bill Paschall, VP of Business Development, Vivify Health
The FCC announced $249.95M in new funding for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program, with costs covered up to 12 months. The good news is RPM platforms and services are eligible for funding.
With this new cash infusion, Congress also provided additional direction to the FCC, including new metrics to evaluate applications. This update is particularly beneficial for providers who did not receive Round 1 support and others who were significantly challenged by COVID-19, including tribal, rural, and low-income communities.
The Round 2 application filing window opens at noon ET on Thursday, April 29, 2021, and closes at noon ET on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Round 1 applicants who were not funded must...