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FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Prioritizes Visits to Hospitals in Telehealth Push

February 7, 2021 – Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Tuesday made a visit to Children’s National Hospital, and a virtual visit to the...

Health3 weeks ago

States Commiserate About How They are Plagued by COVID-19, Data Collection Issues

February 4, 2021 – The administration of President Joe Biden has a full plate of state priorities waiting to be worked on, and leaders representing states...

Health1 month ago

Digital Health Companies Adapted With Agility to Meet Outstanding Demands During the Pandemic

January 19, 2021—The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pressure digital health companies to adapt and scale with remarkable agility to meet unprecedented demands for their services. At...

Health2 months ago

Particularly for Millennials, Telemedicine Skyrockets to the Mainstream, Say CES 2021 Panelists

January 12, 2021 – The growth of telehealth has exploded since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and there are no signs of it slowing down anytime soon,...

Health5 months ago

Shortcomings in Telehealth Revealed By Increase in Demand From Pandemic

October 13, 2020 — Shortcomings in telehealth services were revealed when the COVID-19 crisis caused telehealth visits to skyrocket nearly overnight. “Consumers were only sort of...

Health6 months ago

Coronavirus Pandemic Has Encouraged a Mobile, User-Centered Approach to Healthcare

September 8, 2020—Panelists at the Connected Health Summit on Thursday agreed that the pandemic has encouraged a more mobile, user-centered approach to healthcare, particularly with the...

Health6 months ago

At NATOA Conference, 5 Municipalities Highlight Broadband Efforts During Coronavirus Pandemic

September 5, 2020 – Telecommunications officials and advisors from five municipalities described how they have approached broadband during the time of a pandemic. Speaking at the...

Health6 months ago

Telehealth Market Has Expanded Exponentially in Response to COVID-19, Say Connected Health Panelists

September 3, 2020 — COVID-19 has disrupted the entire healthcare ecosystem and marketplace, and consumers and providers alike are changing their attitudes towards telehealth in response....

Health6 months ago

America’s Race for Universal Telehealth May Rely on Making Medicare Payments Permanent

August 31, 2020 – Kimberly Sanders was recovering from a heroin addiction when the coronavirus struck. She had been homeless before and struggled to commute long...

Health6 months ago

Panelists Discussed Innovations in Patient Telehealth Use During Connected Nation Webinar in Michigan

“The telehealth industry has experienced a five-year shift in six months,” said Nick Sarantis, system director of digital health at Baptist Health System, during a Connected...

Health6 months ago

Republican Leaders Respond to Queries Over Lack of a Platform Before the Republican National Convention

August 25, 2020 – Republican delegates questioned about the party’s decision to not write a platform in the lead up to the party’s convention said they...

Health7 months ago

Aspen Institute Panelists Discuss Technology’s Role in Combatting Mental Illness

August 13, 2020 — As a result of 2020’s myriad challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread economic instability and a societal reckoning with inequality, mental health...

Health7 months ago

Telemedicine is Increasingly Important, But Comes With Challenges, Say Route Fifty Panelists

August 11, 2020 — Telemedicine is crucial for treating patients during the coronavirus pandemics, but carries limitations, agreed participants in two Route Fifty webinars on Tuesday....

FCC7 months ago

Hospital Robocall Protection Group Undertakes Responsibilities in Inaugural Meeting

July 27, 2020 — Health care institutions have reported a rise in the number of robocalls and I.D.-spoofed calls during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of...

Health7 months ago

House Democrats Call to Increase Funding for Coronavirus Testing and Tracing

July 20, 2020 — As the United States fosters record breaking infection rates of COVID-19 and looks toward a second wave, it is clear that the...

Digital Inclusion8 months ago

States Must Increase Accessibility of Both In-Person and Remote Voting, Say Brookings Panelists

July 15, 2020 — The November election will be extremely vulnerable to widespread voter suppression, making it increasingly important for states to have robust plans for...

FCC8 months ago

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai Calls for Expanding Telehealth Initiatives

July 15, 2020 — Continuing to expand access to telehealth to facilitate health care during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond is essential, said Federal Communications Commission...

Digital Inclusion8 months ago

Libraries Play a Crucial Role in Coronavirus Response, Say Panelists at Route Fifty Webinar

July 14, 2020 — Libraries have a unique opportunity to respond to the coronavirus and are well equipped to assist vulnerable populations, said participants in a...

Health8 months ago

Federal Communications Commission and Media Must Combat Black Mental Health Crisis

July 13, 2020 — Recent data from a survey launched by the federal government, originally intended to trace the effects of the coronavirus, has revealed that...

Artificial Intelligence8 months ago

Contact Tracing App Can Assist in Reopening Localities Safely, According to AI Task Force Panelists

July 9, 2020 — In the absence of federal leadership, the number of coronavirus cases has continued to climb in the United States, reaching a new...

Health9 months ago

Bold Action Necessary to Recover from Coronavirus’ Economic Toll, Says Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President

June 16, 2020 — Mary Daly, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said in a National Press Club live event on Monday that...

China9 months ago

Chinese Coronavirus Response Both Success and Failure, says Paulson Institute Researcher

June 16, 2020 — The Chinese coronavirus response was a mix of success and a failure, said Paulson Institute Senior Research Associate Neil Thomas in a Center...

Health9 months ago

Asian and European Nations Taking Very Different Approaches to Coronavirus Pandemic Contact Tracing Apps

June 10, 2020 — The development of digital contact tracing solutions raises endless security issues: Where should data be stored and for how long? Should public...

Health9 months ago

Early Coronavirus Testing Insufficient, Regulatory Barriers Too Strict, says CATO

June 9, 2020 — Diagnostic testing for the coronavirus was severely lacking when the virus reached the United States, and this could have been avoided by...

Health9 months ago

For-Profit Hospitals Ineligible for Federal Telehealth Funding, Say Panelists on FCBA Webinar

June 8, 2020 — The Federal Communication Commission’s recent initiatives to increase funding for telehealth services, or broadband-enabled healthcare, are not accessible to for-profit hospitals, according...

Health9 months ago

Lack of Privacy and Limitations of Broadband Access Pose Threats to Future of Telehealth, say Panelists

June 5, 2020 — The rise of telehealth across the country could mean a lack of privacy for its users, said participants in an LBJ School...

Health9 months ago

Public Knowledge’s Internet Superfund is a Vaccine Against Toxic Misinformation and Conspiracy Theories Run Rampant

June 4, 2020 — In a video that quickly went viral, discredited medical researcher Judy Mikovits claimed that the novel coronavirus was intentionally unleashed upon the...

Health9 months ago

Panelists Strategize on Improving Telehealth and Call for Consumer Empowerment

June 3, 2020 — “In a matter of three weeks, telehealth has advanced three years,” said Maryann Copenhaver, vice president of business partnerships at Mercy Virtual,...

Broadband's Impact9 months ago

Broadband is Vital to the Future of Sports, Says Owner of Washington Capitals and Wizards

May 29, 2020 — Believe it or not, even the midst of a pandemic, the sports industry is still producing record viewership numbers. According to Ted...

Congress9 months ago

Senators Introduce Healthcare Broadband Bill as House Companion, Proposes $2 Billion Telehealth Expansion

May 26, 2020 — On Friday, Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, John Boozman, R-Arkansas, Gary Peters, D-Michigan, Angus King, I-Maine, Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Kevin...

Health9 months ago

Apartment Industry Sees Stable Payments, Labor Shortages and Preventative Innovations

May 21, 2020 — Apartment communities face unique challenges in coping with the coronavirus pandemic, according to a webinar hosted Wednesday by Broadband Communities. In spite...

FCC9 months ago

Two Brendan Carrs Tout the Importance of Telemedicine in a US Telecom Webcast

May 20, 2020 — In a web forum Wednesday, Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr said that while the U.S.’s broadband response to the coronavirus pandemic has...

FCC9 months ago

FCC Digital Divide Steps Successful, Says Agency Chairman Ajit Pai

May 19, 2020 — The Federal Communication Commission’s measures to address the digital divide have been overwhelmingly effective, Chairman Ajit Pai claimed in a teleconference Tuesday. The teleconference,...

FTC10 months ago

Healthcare Deregulation Best for Competition, Says Federal Trade Commissioner

May 18, 2020 — Deregulation of healthcare will increase competition and personal choice, said Federal Trade Commissioner Christine S. Wilson in a Monday webinar. The webinar,...

Health10 months ago

Using Handwashing Kits, Gloves and Face Masks to Aid Installs With 75 Percent Usage Increase

May 13, 2020 — The second tier of broadband providers has successfully adapted to the age of the coronavirus by providing customer service and high-speed internet...

Health10 months ago

Melinda Gates Touts Role of Women in Coronavirus Response, Also Notes Importance of Broadband Access in Coping

May 7, 2020 — Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of Pivotal Ventures, said Thursday that Congress must focus on...

Health10 months ago

In a Few Weeks, Telehealth Has Gone from Pre-COVID19 Convenience to Life or Death Necessity

May 1, 2020— There will be an outcry if the telehealth tools are taken away from Americans following the coronavirus pandemic, said Mei Kwong, executive director...

Health10 months ago

The Right Response to Pandemic: How Taiwan Has Gone Five Days with Zero Coronavirus Cases

April 30, 2020 – On the last day of 2019, “No More Pipe,” a user on PPT Boards, Taiwan’s version of Reddit, reposted a message by...

Health10 months ago

Federal Government Agencies Provide Broadband and Coronavirus Updates, Including Telemedicine, for Western Region

April 22, 2020— Executives in major federal agencies such as the Departments of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection...

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Debra Berlyn: Telehealth is Here Today and Here to Stay

FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Prioritizes Visits to Hospitals in Telehealth Push

States Commiserate About How They are Plagued by COVID-19, Data Collection Issues

Digital Health Companies Adapted With Agility to Meet Outstanding Demands During the Pandemic

Particularly for Millennials, Telemedicine Skyrockets to the Mainstream, Say CES 2021 Panelists

Shortcomings in Telehealth Revealed By Increase in Demand From Pandemic

Coronavirus Pandemic Has Encouraged a Mobile, User-Centered Approach to Healthcare

At NATOA Conference, 5 Municipalities Highlight Broadband Efforts During Coronavirus Pandemic

Telehealth Market Has Expanded Exponentially in Response to COVID-19, Say Connected Health Panelists

America’s Race for Universal Telehealth May Rely on Making Medicare Payments Permanent

Panelists Discussed Innovations in Patient Telehealth Use During Connected Nation Webinar in Michigan

Republican Leaders Respond to Queries Over Lack of a Platform Before the Republican National Convention

Aspen Institute Panelists Discuss Technology’s Role in Combatting Mental Illness

Telemedicine is Increasingly Important, But Comes With Challenges, Say Route Fifty Panelists

Hospital Robocall Protection Group Undertakes Responsibilities in Inaugural Meeting

House Democrats Call to Increase Funding for Coronavirus Testing and Tracing

States Must Increase Accessibility of Both In-Person and Remote Voting, Say Brookings Panelists

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai Calls for Expanding Telehealth Initiatives

Libraries Play a Crucial Role in Coronavirus Response, Say Panelists at Route Fifty Webinar

Federal Communications Commission and Media Must Combat Black Mental Health Crisis

Contact Tracing App Can Assist in Reopening Localities Safely, According to AI Task Force Panelists

Bold Action Necessary to Recover from Coronavirus’ Economic Toll, Says Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President

Chinese Coronavirus Response Both Success and Failure, says Paulson Institute Researcher

Asian and European Nations Taking Very Different Approaches to Coronavirus Pandemic Contact Tracing Apps

Early Coronavirus Testing Insufficient, Regulatory Barriers Too Strict, says CATO

For-Profit Hospitals Ineligible for Federal Telehealth Funding, Say Panelists on FCBA Webinar

Lack of Privacy and Limitations of Broadband Access Pose Threats to Future of Telehealth, say Panelists

Public Knowledge’s Internet Superfund is a Vaccine Against Toxic Misinformation and Conspiracy Theories Run Rampant

Panelists Strategize on Improving Telehealth and Call for Consumer Empowerment

Broadband is Vital to the Future of Sports, Says Owner of Washington Capitals and Wizards

Senators Introduce Healthcare Broadband Bill as House Companion, Proposes $2 Billion Telehealth Expansion

Apartment Industry Sees Stable Payments, Labor Shortages and Preventative Innovations

Two Brendan Carrs Tout the Importance of Telemedicine in a US Telecom Webcast

FCC Digital Divide Steps Successful, Says Agency Chairman Ajit Pai

Healthcare Deregulation Best for Competition, Says Federal Trade Commissioner

Using Handwashing Kits, Gloves and Face Masks to Aid Installs With 75 Percent Usage Increase

Melinda Gates Touts Role of Women in Coronavirus Response, Also Notes Importance of Broadband Access in Coping

In a Few Weeks, Telehealth Has Gone from Pre-COVID19 Convenience to Life or Death Necessity

The Right Response to Pandemic: How Taiwan Has Gone Five Days with Zero Coronavirus Cases

Federal Government Agencies Provide Broadband and Coronavirus Updates, Including Telemedicine, for Western Region

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