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Connecting Americans to Health Care

The FCC has implemented a number of initiatives to help keep Americans connected to critical health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. COVID-19See more

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Mapping Broadband Health in America

WebThe Connect2HealthFCC Task Force’s platform Mapping Broadband Health in America 2023 allows users to visualize, intersect, and analyze broadband and health data at the …

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Advancing Broadband Connectivity as a Social …

Web“Based on December 2015 data, counties in any quintile of broadband access have on average 9.6% lower diabetes prevalence than those counties in the next lower …

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FCC FACT SHEET Connected Care Pilot Program …

WebFederal Communications Commission FCC-CIRC2110-03 2 particular emphasis on providing connected care services to low-income and veteran patients.1 The Pilot …

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AT FCC APRIL PUBLIC MEETING Restoring FCC …

WebSTATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ANNA M. GOMEZ As of today, April 25, 2024, I have been an FCC Commissioner for seven months. In the past seven months, I’ve had the …

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Federal Communications Commission FCC 24-52 …

WebFederal Communications Commission FCC 24-52 STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ANNA M. GOMEZ Re: Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet, Docket No. 23 …

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Connect2HealthFCC Federal Communications Commission

WebSenior Leadership Think Tank. The Federal Communications Commission's Connect2Health Task Force and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National …

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For Immediate Release TO THE 988 LIFELINE FCC …

WebThe Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted today reflects coordinated efforts by the FCC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) …

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Focus on Maternal Health

WebFocus on Maternal Health Maternal Health Crisis. The United States is the only developed country (leaves FCC.gov, opens PDF file in new browser window) with increasing …

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Telehealth, Telemedicine, and Telecare: What's What

WebThe terms used to describe these broadband-enabled interactions include telehealth, telemedicine and telecare . "Telehealth" evolved from the word "telemedicine." …

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Connected Health Technology Can Help in the Fight Against Cancer

WebConnected health can help these patients and caregivers better manage a cancer diagnosis. It can improve access to resources and streamline care delivery. For example, …

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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

WebThe Act directed the Federal Communications Commission to use the fund to establish an Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program), under which eligible low …

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“988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect …

Web“988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline . Too many people experience suicidal crisis or mental health-related …

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Health Care Scams Tend to Spike During Open Enrollment

WebHealthcare Scam Audio. NomoRobo, a robocall-blocking company, is tracking healthcare insurance scam calls and is sharing audio and transcripts of actual …

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Maternal Health Roundtable Federal Communications Commission

WebThe Federal Communications Commission in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services held this joint Roundtable. The Connected Future of …

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Wireless Devices and Health Concerns

WebMany federal agencies have considered the important issue of determining safe levels of exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. In addition to the Federal Communications …

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

WebOn July 16, 2020, the FCC adopted rules to establish 988 as the nationwide, easy-to-remember 3-digit dialing code for people in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and …

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Older Americans and Medicare Call Scams

WebIf someone asks you for your information, for money, or threatens to cancel your health benefits if you don't share your personal details, hang up and call 1-800 …

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Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) For Cell Phones: What It Means For …

WebThere is considerable confusion and misunderstanding about the meaning of the maximum reported Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values for cell phones (and other wireless …

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RF Safety FAQ Federal Communications Commission

WebDevices, Engineering & Technology. Safety. Frequently asked questions about the safety of radiofrequency (RF) and microwave emissions from transmitters and facilities regulated …

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