House Democrats are urging the Federal Communications Commission to be more transparent about its use of congressional coronavirus relief aid after healthcare providers reported difficulty obtaining funds earmarked for telehealth services.
House and Energy Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) and Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) Friday sent a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to express concern over “a lack of transparency” about the agency’s use of funds for its COVID-19 Telehealth Program. The lawmakers told Pai they’d heard reports “that many health care providers are facing issues obtaining funds, particularly those serving tribal lands.”
“Congressional oversight of the funding ...
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