Becker's Healthcare July 8, 2020
Katie Adams

The Federal Communications Commission approved the 14th and final wave of COVID-19 telehealth program applications July 8, granting another $10.73 million to 25 healthcare providers.

The COVID-19 Telehealth Program, part of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, encourages healthcare providers to apply for up to $1 million to support telehealth expansion during the pandemic.

The FCC approved 13 previous batches of applicants beginning April 16. The agency approved a total of 539 applications, providing $200 million in funding to healthcare providers in 47 states plus Washington, D.C., and Guam.

Here are the healthcare providers granted funding July 8:

  1. Alivio Medical Center (Chicago) received $510,190 for laptops, tablets, video monitors, network upgrades, monitoring equipment and...

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