April 2024

Reps. Kelly, Thompson, Smith introduce legislation to expand Americans' telehealth options

Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Mike Thompson (D-CA), and Adrian Smith (R-NE) introduced H.R. 8151, bipartisan legislation that would permanently expand the list of practitioners eligible who provide telehealth services to include qualified physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and audiologists. Currently, these practitioners do not have permanent authorization to deliver electronic or virtual care to their patients. Families have come to rely on telehealth since the COVID-19 pandemic.

National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (White House)

Submitted by benton on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 11:01

8 Daily Alden Global Capital Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft Over A.I. (New York Times)

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Will AI deepfakes and robocalls upset the 2024 election? (Los Angeles Times)

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Instagram’s updated algorithm prioritizes original content instead of rip-offs (Vox)

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Kylie Robison Joins The Verge as Senior AI Reporter (Vox)

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How the Pandemic Changed Broadband

There are several important changes to the broadband industry that came out of our collective pandemic experience.

Satellite group SES to acquire Intelsat in $3.1 billion deal (Financial Times)

Submitted by benton on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 10:12

Rep Murphy Reintroduces Bill to Permanently Expand Access to Telehealth Services for Rural America

Reps Greg Murphy (R-NC-3), Michael Burgess (R-TX-26), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03), and Troy Nehls (R-TX-22) reintroduced legislation to permanently extend telehealth services for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Current Medicare telehealth flexibilities for FQHCs and RHCs, previously extended by Congress under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, expire on December 31, 2024.

Rep. Williams Leads 20 GOP Representatives in Letter to Speaker Johnson in Support of Affordable Connectivity Program

Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY-22) led a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in support of replenished funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP is in the process of winding down in the absence of congressional funding, and beneficiaries will completely lose their discount after May 2024. In light of the widespread, positive impact that the ACP has had on expanding access to this vital tool, the representatives urge immediate action to secure short-term funding for this program.

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