The Facts About Telehealth
The coronavirus pandemic took the need for telehealth from a "luxury" to a necessity. But, for many, there are challenges and untapped opportunities for accessing this important technology.
A comprehensive study (linked here) released through Connected Nation's statewide program, Connected Nation Michigan, identified key concerns patients had about navigating telehealth. This page seeks to answer those questions and dispel concerns about using telemedicine. Please email us at info@connectednation.org if the below does not provide the information you need.
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FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program application portal to open April 29
In the News, News Bits, Telehealth, COVID-19 Telehealth Program, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, telehealth, telehealth fundingThe following press release was issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on April 15, 2021 Round 2 of Telehealth Program Will Provide an Additional $249 Million to Support Health Care Providers and Patients In All 50 States,...
The pandemic’s impact on health care, broadband access and what it means for the future of telehealth
Digital Inclusion, In the News, News Bits, Press Releases, Telehealth, broadband access, Connected Nation, Connected Nation Michigan, Rural Broadband, rural healthcare, telehealth, telehealth summit, telemedicineThe April event is free to the public and will include an opportunity for Q&A with industry insiders and decision makers #CNtelehealth Virtual Event – (April 5, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic led to a sudden and unexpected surge in tele...
FCC Acting chairwoman circulates round 2 COVID-19 telehealth program report and order
fcc, In the News, News Bits, Press Releases, Telehealth, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, Jessica Rosenwercel, telehealthThe following press release was issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on March 17, 2021 Media Contact:Paloma PerezPaloma.Perez@fcc.gov Congress Tasked the FCC to Create Rules and Procedures for Round 2 of Program to Suppo...
Summit to bring together health care and broadband experts to discuss changes to and future of telehealth
In the News, News Bits, Press Releases, Telehealth, Connected Nation, Connected Nation Michigan, COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan, national telehealth summit, telehealth, telehealth access, telehealth innovations, telehealth researchThe April event is free to the public and will include an opportunity for Q&A with industry insiders and decision makers #CNtelehealth Lansing, MI. (March 18, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic led to a sudden and unexpected surge in telehe...
House members quiz telehealth experts on future of virtual health care in America
Blog, Digital Inclusion, In the News, National News, News Bits, Telehealth, Connected Nation, Rep. Eshoo, Rep. Griffith, Rep. Guthrie, Rep. Ruiz, telehealth, telemedicine, The Future of Telehealth“Providers and patients like telehealth, so let’s do our best not to mess this up.” by Jessica Denson, Communications DirectorConnected Nation Washington, D.C. (March 3, 2021) – U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), perhaps, underst...