FCC's Net Neutrality Reversal Threatens Telehealth, Remote Monitoring and Data Sharing
--FierceHealthcare
"Changes to net neutrality rules will have a significant impact on health IT innovation, particularly for rural providers, according to a group of informatics and public health experts.
Under the new leadership of Ajit Pai, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is working to
overturn net neutrality rules established by the Obama administration. An overhaul would allow telecommunications companies to treat some businesses more favorably than others and raise connection fees for hospitals."
FDA Clears Duo, a Combination Smart Heart Monitor and Stethoscope From Eko
--MobiHealth News
"Berkeley, California-based Eko Devices has received FDA clearance for Duo, a smart heart monitor that is a combination of a digital stethoscope and portable electrocardiogram."
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South Carolina became the 20th state to join the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact as Governor Henry McMaster signed the SCHA-supported legislation into law on May 11, 2017. This legislation is a major component of SCHA's strategic initiative to strengthen South Carolina's healthcare workforce by easing nurse licensing between states to improve access to quality nurses."
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of GA Offers Maternity Telehealth Program
--mHealth Intelligence
"Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Georgia made a maternity telehealth platform available for all members on the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP), as part of their existing maternity support program.
With ever growing telehealth adoption rates, the BCBS program is the latest in a surge of initiatives and announcements of telehealth advancement."
Join PCC and Lloyd Sirmons from the Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center (SETRC) on June 28 at 11am-12pm (EST) to discuss what it takes to make a telemedicine program successful. Click here to register or for more info.
SC Telehealth Inventory
Palmetto Care Connections has a
map of existing telehealth services and providers in South Carolina. It is time for our annual update. If your telehealth program has expanded, please email Davia Smith at davias@palmettocareconnections.org. Thank you!
Employment Opportunities
Upper Midlands Rural Health Network
The Duke Endowment is funding an initiative in Fairfield County, called Healthy People Healthy Carolinas (HPHC). This initiative seeks to foster collaborative partnerships aimed at sustaining improvement for Fairfield County health priorities: obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. HPHC will be implemented through the Fairfield Community Coordinating Council (FCCC), a dedicated interagency group working together to improve lives, families, and communities of Fairfield County, South Carolina. The Project Coordinator will be part of a small team responsible for driving the FCCC's work forward, in particular supporting communications, day-to-day administration, community engagement, and data functions. See job description.
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Submitted by Karen Nichols, Upper Midlands Rural Health Network
Any new announcements, updates, expansions, or changes? Email Davia Smith at davias@palmettocareconnections.org . We will highlight your organization in our Partner Updates.
The Duke Endowment is funding an initiative in Fairfield County, called Healthy People Healthy Carolinas (HPHC). This initiative seeks to foster collaborative partnerships aimed at sustaining improvement for Fairfield County health priorities: obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. HPHC will be implemented through the Fairfield Community Coordinating Council (FCCC), a dedicated interagency group working together to improve lives, families, and communities of Fairfield County, South Carolina. The Project Coordinator will be part of a small team responsible for driving the FCCC's work forward, in particular supporting communications, day-to-day administration, community engagement, and data functions. 
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