“Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai is proposing using $200 million from the government stimulus package for a telehealth program to fight the coronavirus pandemic.”
“The project, which he proposed on Monday, would have to be approved by the commission before launching. The program would help eligible health care providers purchase telecommunications equipment, broadband access and devices necessary for remote health services.”
“Expanded telehealth services would help doctors work with patients diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, without putting themselves at risk.”
“It would also help providers care for high-risk patients who might contract COVID-19 if forced to leave their homes to visit doctors.” Read the full article here.
Source: FCC chief proposes $200M telehealth program to fight coronavirus – By Chris Mills Rodrigo, March 30, 2020. The Hill.
