FCC Issues NPRM on Connected Care Pilot Telehealth Program
The FCC moved a step closer to a three-year, $100 million telehealth pilot, with an NPRM issued Thursday, a day after unanimous approval, in docket 18-213. The OK was expected (see 1907090034). Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel hopes the pilot will include…
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projects to study how broadband-enabled monitoring can help curb the growing incidence of maternal mortality by tracking blood pressure, weight and other metrics in women with preeclampsia. She would like to see patients studied in every state and territory. Commissioner Geoffrey Starks said the program could help remotely connect veterans, adolescents and others to mental health professionals outside their own states. Comments are due 30 days after Federal Register publication, replies 30 days later.