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AMIA presses FCC on broadband access as a health issue

Access to broadband internet is crucial for health, as it can have a negative impact on healthcare outcomes. The American Medical Informatics Association urged the FCC to consider internet access as a social determinant of health when developing policies. Suggestions include partnering with agencies to combat the opioid epidemic, aligning programs to manage chronic conditions, and ensuring populations have affordable access to broadband-enabled health tools.

Source: www.healthcareitnews.com –

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