The funding provides reimbursements for telecommunications services, information services, and connected devices needed for telehealth during the pandemic.
The Federal Communications Commission has approved another 72 applications for funding commitments totaling $41.1 million for its second round of funding for its COVID-19 Telehealth Program.
The funding provides hospitals and other healthcare venues reimbursements for telecommunications services, information services, and connected devices needed for telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new money follows the nearly $42 million awarded in August to healthcare providers in each state, territory, and the District of Columbia.
"The FCC has now approved a total of over $83 million in funding applications for Round 2 of its COVID-19 Telehealth Program," said Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. "From community health clinics in urban city centers to hospitals serving rural communities across the country, these funds will support efforts to help our neighbors remain in the care of their doctors, nurses, physician assistants and trusted healthcare providers during this pandemic."
Round 2 is a $250 million federal initiative that builds on the $200 million program established as part of the CARES Act. As outlined in the Round 2 Report, when $150 million has been committed, the FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau will give all remaining applicants a chance to supplement their applications.
For a detailed list of providers who received Round 2 funds, click here.
“From community health clinics in urban city centers to hospitals serving rural communities across the country, these funds will support efforts to help our neighbors remain in the care of their doctors, nurses, physician assistants and trusted healthcare providers during this pandemic.”
FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
John Commins is the news editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The new money follows the nearly $42 million awarded in August to healthcare providers in each state, territory, and the District of Columbia.
Round 2 is a $250 million federal initiative that builds on the $200 million program established as part of the CARES Act.
When $150 million has been committed, the FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau will give all remaining applicants a chance to supplement their applications.