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With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The FCC's COVID-19 telehealth program has awarded $ 200 million in grants explicitly focused on increasing access to care for lower-income populations in inner cities with subsidized and no-cost devices, improved internet access, and data plans.

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Broadband is the Achilles' heel of telehealth

Healthcare It News

The FCC gave over $350 million in grants to healthcare organizations for telehealth capabilities – which was great! Region Tag: Global Edition. Somebody in town might already be planning to build one. Or maybe your health community can lead the pack? More odds and ends. A telehealth grant proposal without broadband.

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NTIA hands over $45B to state broadband offices

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

billion Affordable Connectivity Program that the FCC now runs. "We plan to unite our FCC, county, and Michigan State funds because we've many miles to cover." Complementing BEAD is the Digital Equity Act program that is granting $2.5 NTIA worked with the Federal Communications Commission to stand up the $14.2

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Building a Healthier Future with Real Wireless Power

HIT Consultant

FCC-certified wireless power has already been adopted in retail and logistics operations by some of the world’s largest brands. Wirelessly powered devices like electronic price tags and asset trackers are changing the way retailers gather data and respond to evolving demand. This type of application isn’t theoretical.