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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 1/6/2022

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

Vital Signs: Digital Health Law Update | Spring 2021

Jones Day on 5/5/2021

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

$200 Million in New Funding Available for SNF Telehealth Systems

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC on 4/29/2021

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

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

Baker Donelson on 4/29/2021

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

The Federal Communications Commission Announces Narrow Window to Apply for Second Round of COVID-19 Telehealth Program Funding –...

Epstein Becker & Green on 4/27/2021

On April 29, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will begin accepting applications for the second round of its COVID-19 Telehealth Program (the “Program”). However, the application filing window will only be...more

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

King & Spalding on 4/9/2021

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

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

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints on 4/7/2021

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

FCC Public Notices Seek Comment on Implementation of COVID-19 Broadband Stimulus Programs

Wiley Rein LLP on 1/14/2021

During the first week of 2021, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s or Commission’s) Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) released two Public Notices seeking comment on the Commission’s implementation of the...more

Federal COVID Relief Bill passed by Congress - December 2020

Foley & Lardner LLP on 12/23/2020

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

Financial Daily Dose 11.25.2020 | Top Story: Dow Jones Hits 30,000 Mark

Robins Kaplan LLP on 11/25/2020

The official transition to a new administration and early Cabinet selections helped drive Wall Street to new highs on Tuesday, with the Dow topping 30,000 for the first time and the S&P 500 up 1.6% to another new high, too....more

COVID-19: What Communications Service Providers Need to Know – October 2020

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 10/6/2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact how Americans connect at work and home, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been active to keep communications services available through various waivers, extensions,...more

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

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 10/5/2020

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

COVID-19 Washington Update: September 2020

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 9/11/2020

Below, please find a summary of recent federal government activity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Congress - On Tuesday, after returning from the August recess, Senate Republicans unveiled a “targeted” COVID...more

FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program Allocations

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 8/3/2020

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

USF Tracker - July 2020

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 7/30/2020

Commentary - As we were finalizing this month’s Tracker, USAC held its quarterly board meeting for July. This is the second quarterly board meeting to be held since the COVID-19 restrictions were implemented and USAC...more

What's New in Washington - July 2020

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 7/22/2020

The legislative calendar continues to march forward as members of Congress adapt to their new work environments and routines. With the House and Senate both in session this week, Senate Republicans plan to roll out their...more

Vital Signs: Digital Health Law Update | Summer 2020

Jones Day on 7/21/2020

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

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

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 7/14/2020

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

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

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 7/13/2020

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

A Quick Reference Guide to Remote Patient Monitoring During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 7/9/2020

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is real-time or near real-time evaluation of a patient’s clinical status outside of a traditional healthcare setting. RPM leverages wireless devices (e.g., weight scale, blood pressure...more

COVID-19 Washington Update: July 2020 #1

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 7/6/2020

Below, please find a summary of today’s federal government activities in response to COVID-19. Please note we will not be publishing updates for the remainder of the week due to the July 4th holiday. Our next update will be...more

USF Tracker - June 2020

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 7/1/2020

Commentary - Over three months into the coronavirus-related disruptions, the Universal Service Fund seems to be settling in to a new normal. The FCC acted quickly in March to waive many rules and extend deadlines. These...more

COVID-19 Relief Programs: Mitigating and Responding To Enforcement Risk

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints on 6/23/2020

Since the early days of the pandemic, Mintz’s COVID-19 Compliance & Enforcement Defense Task Force has closely monitored and advised clients on the evolving COVID-19 relief programs, including those created by the Coronavirus...more

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – June 2020 #11

Hogan Lovells on 6/15/2020

In Washington: On Saturday, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said that the White House is targeting a phase four stimulus package focusing on American manufacturing that will be “at least $2 trillion dollars.” ...more

Emerging Technologies Washington Update - June 2020 #2

McGuireWoods Consulting on 6/12/2020

This week: Coronavirus response; FCC approves 5G upgrade order on party lines; Senate Republicans urge FCC to act on Section 230 Executive Order....more

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