Clyburn, Copps to Discuss Telemedicine Services

On October 6, FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Michael Copps will discuss how broadband has enabled the Medical University of South Carolina to serve rural areas through telemedicine. MUSC officials will describe the research institution's support for advanced stroke treatment services, prenatal care and other health care services for women via broadband networks. MUSC is part of the Palmetto State Providers Network, which connects four rural and underserved regions to a fiber optic backbone being developed in the state and Internet2. The network is a participant in the FCC's Rural Health Care Pilot Program.