Telehealth
ATA, Johns Hopkins Launch Three-Year Push for Interstate Telehealth Reform
New initiative to help patients access out-of-state care after pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities expired.
State of the State
States Race to Win the Tech Economy in 2026 State of the State Addresses
Here’s what 30 governors said about broadband expansion, AI growth, and online child safety.
Funding
Anchor Institutions Face Funding Crisis as Digital Divide Widens, Panel Says
The Broadband Breakfast Live Online event comes two weeks before AnchorNets in Arlington, Va., on Oct. 29-31.
Funding
Shutdown Enters Third Week as More Than 4,000 Federal Workers Face Layoffs, Telehealth Services Disrupted
Healthcare groups warn that the lapse in federal funding is disrupting telehealth access for underserved patients
Expert Opinion
Greg Davis: Federal Funding Freeze Puts BEAD Broadband Rollout at Risk
A federal funding freeze risks eroding trust in national broadband initiatives. Here’s how to keep moving forward.
Telehealth
Some D.C. Trade Groups Respond to Trump Victory
NRECA, WISPA, and others reveal priorities for Trump’s second term.
Energy and Commerce
Broadband Accessibility a Focal Point in Hearing on Telehealth
Participants consider broadband internet an integral part of expanding telehealth accessibility.
Expert Opinion
Craig Settles: The Role of Telehealth in States’ Broadband Plans
Communities need a strong human element for telehealth to succeed, so digital navigators are key to the team.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on December 21, 2022 – Robotics, Telehealth and Future Health
Smart technologies hold incredible promise for the future of healthcare. How can we lay the groundwork now?
Expert Opinion
Craig Settles: Communities to Roll Out Telehealth Integration
‘We figured out how to train people to be digital navigators [and] get customers comfortable with telehealth.’
COVID
Labor Official Sees Benefits in Virtual, Augmented Reality for Workforce Training
The virtual tools are being used to prepare workers coming out of lockdowns during the pandemic.
Digital Inclusion
Libraries in Position to Help Promote Federal Programs, Improve Digital Literacy: Library Rep
Libraries can act as gateways to ensure community members know about their broadband subsidy options.
Infrastructure
Craig Settles: If You Can’t Give Away Free Internet, Consider Telehealth
Settles suggests tactics for communities to effectively deploy telehealth services while marketing the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Health
Digital Literacy Training Needed for Optimal Telehealth Outcomes, Healthcare Reps Say
Digital literacy should be a priority to unlock telehealth’s potential, a telehealth event heard.
Telehealth
‘Ample Evidence’ Telehealth Contributed to National Covid Response: FCC Commissioner Starks
Geoffrey Starks said adoption of telehealth services has ballooned during the pandemic.
Telehealth
FCC Telehealth Program Creating Real Positive Changes in Medical Care, Says Trade Association Rep
The program has allowed more providers to open telehealth services and is creating more audio-only sessions.
