HR 5257
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2019, directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a program called the Expanding Telehealth Program. The program aims to improve access to healthcare for underserved populations, including low-income individuals, rural residents, and veterans, by supporting telehealth services and reducing the cost of internet access for healthcare providers. It also encourages innovation in telehealth technology and seeks to gather data to improve the program’s effectiveness.
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Tj Cox
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