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Brian Schatz: “I'm a little concerned that if we allow the rate-limiting factor in terms of the uptake for telehealth to be broadband…”

On the recordApril 26, 2017
I'm a little concerned that if we allow the rate-limiting factor in terms of the uptake for telehealth to be broadband availability, there are going to be communities that are still unable to access care.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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Schatz raises concerns about broadband access affecting telehealth services.

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