USDA Doles Out 45 Telemedicine Grants to Rural Hospitals

The United States Department of Agriculture awarded 45 healthcare organizations $34.7 million in grants through its Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program, according to a Healthcare IT News report.

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The grants were made available to healthcare organizations for educational projects and efforts to expand access to healthcare services in rural communities. One organization, INTEGRIS Health, received more than $495,000 and will use the money to replace current systems with upgraded video teleconferencing equipment for a network of rural schools, hospitals and health centers. The grants will also fund educational services, including speech therapy and instruction for students.

Read the news report about telemedicine grants.

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