Category: CARES ACT

FCC ACTING CHAIRWOMAN CIRCULATES ROUND 2 COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM REPORT AND ORDER

Media Contact:Paloma PerezPaloma.Perez@fcc.gov For Immediate Release FCC ACTING CHAIRWOMAN CIRCULATES ROUND 2 COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM REPORT AND ORDERCongress Tasked the FCC to Create Rules and Procedures for Round 2 of Program to Support Health Care Providers During the Pandemic—WASHINGTON, March 17, 2021—Today, Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel circulated a Report...
March 18, 2021 Dr. M Telehealth CARES ACT, COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Legislation, Reimbursement, Remote Patient Monitoring, Telehealth.
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Washington is Awash in New and Reintroduced Telehealth Bills

In advance of the next session of Congress, lawmakers are scrambling to file new bills or resubmit old bills that aim to expand telehealth access and coverage through and beyond the coronavirus pandemic. By Eric Wicklund January 29, 2021 – The telehealth bills are starting to pile up on Capitol Hill. At...
February 15, 2021 Dr. A. Connor CARES ACT, Legislation, Medicaid, Medicare, Physician Fee Schedule, Reimbursement, Rural Health Clinics, Telehealth.
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Trump, Congress Give New Life to FCC’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program

The relief bill signed into law this past weekend by President Trump includes $250 million for the Federal Communications Commission’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program, which was shut down in July after exhausting its budget. By Eric Wicklund December 29, 2020 – The latest federal COVID-19 relief bill is giving new life to a...
February 2, 2021 Dr. A. Connor CARES ACT, COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Remote Patient Monitoring, Telehealth.
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FCC Requests Public Comments for $250M COVID-19 Telehealth Program Round 2 Fund Distribution

The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau announced Wednesday that it is requesting public comment for Round 2 distribution of an additional $249.95 million for its COVID-19 Telehealth Program; the Round 2 funding comes from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The FCC started the program in March 2020 with $200 million...
January 28, 2021 Dr. A. Connor CARES ACT, COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Legislation, Telehealth.
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Consolidated Appropriations Act – 2021 – COVID-19 Relief Stimulus Bill – 2020-12-21

SEC. 903. FCC COVID–19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM. (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— (1) the term ‘‘appropriate congressional com- mittees’’ means— (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Com- merce of the House of Representatives; (2) the term ‘‘Commission’’ means the...
December 22, 2020 Dr. M Telehealth CARES ACT, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Health and Human Services, Legislation, Medicare, Reimbursement, Remote Patient Monitoring, Telehealth.
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Don’t Lose Focus on Your Compliance with Important COVID-19 Requirements

The HHS Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) published its intent to review some key measures the Federal government made in response to COVID-19. Those key measures include the Medicare program’s telehealth policy changes and oversight of funds disbursed to providers under the CARES Act and the Provider Relief Fund (“PRF”). While...
November 17, 2020 Dr. A. Connor CARES ACT, COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Legislation, Medicare, Telehealth.
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FCC Opens Application Window for Connected Care Pilot Program

The three-year, $100 million program, aimed at boosting broadband connectivity in underserved parts of the country to support telehealth expansion, will accept applications for one month, beginning on November 6. By Eric Wicklund November 05, 2020 – The Federal Communications Commission is set to launch its Connected Care Pilot Program, a three-year, $100...
Dr. A. Connor CARES ACT, COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Telehealth, Telemedicine.
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How the Coronavirus Pandemic Impacted Medicare Home Healthcare

Medicare home healthcare has been pivotal during the coronavirus pandemic, but it still needs to undergo changes to fully meet beneficiaries’ needs. By Kelsey Waddill October 30, 2020 – While the coronavirus pandemic has forced positive change elsewhere in the healthcare industry, Medicare home healthcare policies still have room to improve, a...
November 6, 2020 Dr. A. Connor CARES ACT, COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Medicaid, Medicare, Telehealth.
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