Easier Access To Funding: FCC Rural Health Care Program Seeks Comments On New Actions

The Federal Communications Commission recently approved four proposals and seeks comments on four others to increase telemedicine access for rural communities.

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The Federal Communications Commission has fixed its Rural Health Care program “for good,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.

The commission approved four proposals to increase access to telemedicine for healthcare providers, including rules to amend the RHC...

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