Sens. Wyden, Merkley Urge Federal Government to Expand Access to Telehealth Services for Rural Communities
March 20, 2020
March 20, 2020
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase subsidies to health care providers through the Rural Health Care Program so providers have the resources they need to deliver and expand telehealth services for rural communities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
"In this time of crisis, it is imperative we do our part . . .
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase subsidies to health care providers through the Rural Health Care Program so providers have the resources they need to deliver and expand telehealth services for rural communities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
"In this time of crisis, it is imperative we do our part . . .