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Supreme Court's McLaughlin Decision Creates New Uncertainty for Healthcare Text Message Compliance

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The Supreme Court's decision in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson Corporation seismically shifts how courts will evaluate FCC interpretations of the TCPA, creating new compliance challenges for healthcare...more

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FCC Updates Broadband Map to Highlight Health Disparities

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On December 13, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced significant updates to its Mapping Broadband Health in America platform. This enhanced tool, now incorporating a range of new health metrics, aims to...more

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FCC Adopts Final Rural Health Care Program Rules and Initiates Further Rulemaking

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During its January 26 open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an order and further notice of proposed rulemaking (FNPRM) (FCC 23-6) to amend its Rural Health Care (RHC) Program rules. The final rule...more

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FCC Continues Rate Waiver for Rural Health Care Facilities

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The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has again extended a waiver of its previously issued rules relating to the establishment of urban and rural rates for health care and telecommunication service providers seeking...more

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Alert: FCC Adopts Rules for Round 2 of COVID-19 Telehealth Program Funding

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The FCC has adopted rules to implement Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program, making available almost $250 million in new funding for pandemic-related telehealth initiatives by nonprofit healthcare providers....more

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FCC Announces Opening of Connected Care Pilot Program Application Filing Window

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On November 5, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission” or “FCC”) released a Public Notice announcing the opening of the Connected Care Pilot Program (“Connected Care Program”) 30-day application filing...more

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Alert: FCC Opens Connected Care Pilot Program Application Filing Window

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The Federal Communications Commission released a public notice announcing the application window for its Connected Care Pilot Program is now open and will close December 7. As we previously wrote, the $100 million, three-year...more

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FCC Provides Guidance on $100 Million Connected Care Pilot Program; Application Deadline Remains TBD

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The Federal Communications Commission (“Commission” or “FCC”) has long been interested in the use of broadband-enabled telehealth services to make healthcare more accessible, particularly for veterans and low-income patients....more

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Alert: FCC Offers Guidance to Healthcare Providers Seeking Funding for Telehealth Services

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The Federal Communications Commission released a public notice to help eligible healthcare providers apply for funding through the FCC’s Connected Care Pilot Program. The $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program is designed...more

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COVID-19: What Communications Service Providers Need to Know – July 2020 #2

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As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly unfolds, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been active to keep communications services available through various waivers, extensions, and other regulatory relief. ...more

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The FCC Funds the COVID-19 Telehealth Program

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The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) established the COVID-19 Telehealth Program (the “Telehealth Program”) on April 2, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Telehealth Program provides $200 million in...more

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Overview of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program

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As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, Congress appropriated $200 million in funding for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program (the “Program”). The Program, administered through the Federal...more

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Primer on COVID-19 Telehealth Program

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Funding initiatives to advance telehealth or connected care initiatives have been moving quickly through Congress and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). The application process for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program...more

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FCC Rolls Out $200 Million COVID-19 Telehealth Program

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On April 2, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission released a Report and Order establishing the COVID-19 Telehealth Program (Program). The Program will provide $200 million in funding made available as part of the CARES...more

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Alert: FCC Releases Initial Guidance for COVID-19 Telehealth Funding

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The FCC has released a public notice providing initial guidance for healthcare providers that intend to apply for funding from the FCC's $200 million COVID-19 Telehealth Program. Although the application window has not been...more

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FCC Releases Guidance on its $200 million Telehealth Funding Program

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On April 8, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released guidance on the COVID-19 Telehealth Program. ...more

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FCC Approves $200 Million COVID-19 Telehealth Program

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At the same time as the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) adopted final rules to establish a multi-year telehealth pilot program entitled the “Connected Care Pilot Program,” the commission released a Report and Order,...more

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) COVID-19 Telehealth Program

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided $200 million to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to support healthcare providers in the fight against the ongoing pandemic. On March 30, the...more

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CARES Act Funding and Support for Telehealth

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As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Congress appropriated significant funding for a number of telehealth programs and initiatives, including funding for programs administered by the...more

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Alert: FCC Waives Additional Universal Service Rules for Rural Health Care Providers

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FCC has issued a second order waiving additional universal service rules to assist entities that participate in its Rural Health Care Program. The new order extends the filing...more

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Federal Agencies Relax Rules with Goal of Aiding Health Care Providers in Delivering Care Remotely

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FCC Permits Automatic Calls Under TCPA in Limited Circumstances and OIG Issues Special Fraud Alert Permitting Co-Insurance Waivers for Telehealth Services. TCPA Guidance Permits Automatic Calls - The COVID-19 pandemic...more

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What's New In Washington - April 2018

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Congress returned from its spring recess with a host of issues to address—trade, Trump administration nominations and opioid legislation sitting atop the priority list. Given the ongoing data scandal at Facebook, privacy...more

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Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

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On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

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A Net-Neutral Decision for Health Care? What Providers Can Expect in the Wake of Net Neutrality Repeal

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As the Federal Communications Commission repeals the Open Internet Order—more commonly known as the net-neutrality rules—health care consumers and providers have been left wondering how this change will affect their ability...more

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Avoiding the Costly “Robo No-No”

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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) was enacted to protect consumers from intrusive robocalls, but Congress probably did not foresee that it would result in a windfall for plaintiff’s lawyers. Virtually every...more

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