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What’s New in Wireless - September 2024

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The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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What’s New in Wireless - August 2024

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The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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What’s New in Wireless - June 2024

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The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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What’s New in Wireless - May 2024

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The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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What’s New in Wireless - April 2024

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The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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What’s New in Wireless - March 2024

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The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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What’s New in Wireless - July 2023

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The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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What’s New in Wireless - June 2023

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The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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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

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

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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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Executive Summary: Tracking Telehealth Changes State-by-State in Response to COVID-19 - December 2021

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the United States, states, payers, and providers are looking for ways to expand access to telehealth servic es. Telehealth is an essential tool in ensuring patients are able to access...more

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Executive Summary: Tracking Telehealth Changes State-by-State in Response to COVID-19 - September 2021

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the United States, states, payers, and providers are looking for ways to expand access to telehealth services. Telehealth is an essential tool in ensuring patients are able to access...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

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$200 Million in New Funding Available for SNF Telehealth Systems

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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

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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

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FCC to Award Additional $249+ Million in Funding for COVID-19 Telehealth Program

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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

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Telemedicine and Texting: Telephone Consumer Protection Act

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Telemedicine and remote patient monitoring companies often want to maintain open communication channels with patients, whether it be scheduling, medication reminders, engagement pings, or even new product and service updates....more

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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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Executive Order Looks to Extend Access to Telemedicine Beyond the Pandemic and Increase Access to Care in Rural Communities

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On August 3, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order that could potentially extend the easing of restrictions on telemedicine that were put in place during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) beyond the...more

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FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program Allocations

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On March 27, 2020, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law, providing $200 million to the Federal Communications Commission to distribute in response to the COVID-19...more

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Vital Signs: Digital Health Law Update | Summer 2020

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Note From the Editors - With this Summer 2020 issue of Vital Signs, we take a moment to again applaud the remarkable actions of all the health care and life science organizations around the globe working tirelessly on our...more

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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

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FCC Approves 13th and 14th Sets of COVID-19 Telehealth Program Applications

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved its 13th and 14th sets of COVID-19 telehealth program applications, expending the total $200 million in funds provided by the CARES Act. Since the first set of awards...more

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FCC Approves 11th Set of COVID-19 Telehealth Program Applications - NY State COVID-19 Guidance: Week in Review

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved its 11th set of COVID-19 telehealth program applications, totaling $23.25 million for 62 providers. The FCC is approving applications on a rolling basis until it spends...more

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