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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

Morgan Lewis

FCC to Consider Amending Rural Health Care Program Rules and Initiating Further Rulemaking

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At its January 26 open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider an order and further notice of proposed rulemaking (FNPRM) to amend the rules of the Rural Health Care Program, which includes the...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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC’s Recent Telehealth Roundtable Emphasizes Telehealth is Here to Stay

On December 6, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr hosted a virtual roundtable with health care providers and industry leaders to discuss lessons learned from their experiences providing...more

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Vital Signs: Digital Health Law Update | Spring 2021

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The pace of impact through digital health in 2021 is off to a rapid start—be it the number of transactions, the numerous legislative proposals and actions, or the focused attention of enforcement bodies. Given the accelerated...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Ding, Ding: Round 2 of the Telehealth Program Begins

The application window for Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program opened today at 12PM ET and will close at 12 PM ET on Thursday, May 6, 2021. As we have covered, the first round of funding was quickly distributed to over...more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

$200 Million in New Funding Available for SNF Telehealth Systems

Applications are now open through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program to Support Healthcare Providers.  Allocated funds will assist SNFs to purchase the necessary systems with which...more

Baker Donelson

The FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program Round 2 Application Window is About to Open for a Narrow One-Week Timeframe

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it will accept applications for Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program (the Program) from 12:00 p.m. ET Thursday, April 29 to 12:00 p.m. ET Thursday, May 6, 2021....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FCC Announces Application Filing Window for Round Two of COVID-19 Telehealth Program

On April 15, 2021, the FCC announced that on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 12:00 PM ET it will begin accepting applications for the second round of its COVID-19 Telehealth Program (the “Program”). The filing window will last...more

King & Spalding

Round Two: FCC Approves Process for Distributing Nearly $250 Million More for Telehealth Services

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On March 29, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously approved the process for distributing $249.95 million in additional funding to healthcare providers to help cover the costs of telecommunication...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 to Award Additional $249+ Million in Funding for COVID-19 Telehealth Program

On March 29, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) adopted an Order establishing rules and procedures for Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program (the “Program”) to continue supporting...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Relief Bill Revamps COVID-19 Telehealth Program

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The most recent COVID-19 relief bill that was signed into law in December includes $250 million in new funding for the federal COVID-19 Telehealth Program, previously discussed here. The program was originally established in...more

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Federal COVID Relief Bill passed by Congress - December 2020

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On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a long-anticipated additional round of COVID relief legislation as part of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief Deal. This relief bill provides much-needed stimulus to...more

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Applications for the FCC’s Connected Care Pilot Program Due December 7

The Connected Care Pilot Program will make available up to $100 million over three years to eligible health care providers. Eligible fund recipients include nonprofit and public health care organizations....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

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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FCC Announces Opening of Application Window for $100 Million Connected Care Pilot Program

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Program Emphasizes Connected Care Services for Low-Income and Veteran Patients - In a Public Notice released today, the FCC announced that its “Connected Care Pilot Program” (Pilot Program) application filing window will...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

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

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

Cooley LLP

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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Telehealth Providers May Get a Financial Boost Under the FCC’s Connected Care Pilot Program

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The FCC’s Connected Care Pilot Program is poised to defray eligible health care providers’ costs of providing certain telehealth services. On September 3, 2020, the FCC issued additional information and guidance for potential...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

FCC Increases Funding For Rural Telehealth Services

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is adding $198 million in funding to the Rural Health Care Program to help healthcare providers acquire telecommunications and broadband services. The funding is in addition to $200...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

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

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

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

The FCC Funds the COVID-19 Telehealth Program

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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC Grants $50 Million of the $200 Million in Funding Available Under the COVID-19 Telehealth Program

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) has been moving quickly on its new COVID-19 Telehealth program (“Telehealth Program”). Since it began accepting applications on April 13th, the Commission has...more

Pillsbury - CommLawCenter

FCC’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program – One Month Later

On April 2, 2020, the FCC established the COVID-19 Telehealth Program (Program), which will guide the disbursement of $200 million to health care providers for connected care services to their patients. We published our...more

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