FCC Staff OKs $40M More for Telehealth

The Wireline Bureau approved more than $40 million in COVID-19 telehealth program support for 71 healthcare providers, said a public notice Thursday. “The FCC has approved more than $123 million in applications for Round 2 of its COVID-19 Telehealth Program -- nearly half of the amount allotted in the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act," said acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.