Connect2Health to Keep Focus on Broadband-Enabled Health Gap, Pai Says
The FCC Connect2Health Task Force will continue to focus on "bridging the broadband-enabled health gap," with Commissioner Mignon Clyburn spearheading the effort, Chairman Ajit Pai said in a statement Thursday. Pai called the health gap "yet another aspect of the…
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digital divide, which I'm committed to closing." Clyburn in a separate statement said she was "thrilled" by the continuation announced by Pai, and the task force-supplied information will let the FCC "narrow the digital and opportunities divide to ensure much needed health and wellness solutions reach all Americans.” Pai learned about telehealth during a visit Thursday at the Cleveland Clinic, in his tour that began earlier this week in Pittsburgh (see 1703150020).