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Mississippi Telehealth Network Could Be FCC’s Model for RPM Expansion

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Another milestone may soon be added to the list, as it’s being reported that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is eyeing the UMMC telehealth network as a potential model for the expansion of a federal telehealth network focused on expanding RPM access into rural and remote communities. Back in July, the agency and Mississippi Sen.

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How Technology Can Help Us Achieve Health Equity

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Our uninsured and Medicaid populations receive some of the most fragmented care due to the difficulty in finding consistent primary care and available specialists. So, let’s make coordination between providers easier, make telehealth more accessible, and ensure everyone has access to not just basic care but informed and connected care.

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The eCareCoordinator telehealth software platform allows clinicians to remotely monitor patients’ vital signs and send patients short surveys about their health status. This combination of objective data and subjective responses supports clinicians to make informed, timely care decisions. Spry Health.