FEDERAL COMM UN ICAT ION S COM MI S SION WASH I NGT ON OFFI CE OF July 28, 2020 THE C H AIRMAN The Honorable Kathy Castor U.S. House of Representatives 2052 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Castor: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know ifl can be of any further assistance. V· FEDERA L COM M UNICATIO N S CO M MISSION W A SH INGTON O FFIC E O F July 28, 2020 TH E CHAIRMAN The Honorable Angie Craig U.S. House of Representatives 1523 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Craig: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential oftelemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. F EDERAL C OMM U NICAT IONS C OMMISSION W AS H INGTON OFFICE OF July 28, 2020 THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Mike Doyle U.S. House of Representatives 306 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Doyle: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients--especially veterans and low-income patients--<lirectly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know ifl can be of any further assistance. V· FEDERAL COMMUN ICATIONS C OMMISSION WASHINGTON OFF ICE OF July 28, 2020 T HE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Yvette D. Clarke U.S. House of Representatives 2058 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Clarke: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. FEDERAL C OMMUNIC A T IONS C O M MISSION WASH I N GTON O FFICE O F July 28, 2020 T H E C H A I R M A N The Honorable Alcee L. Hastings U.S. House of Representatives 2353 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Hastings: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential oftelemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients--directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. V· FEDERAL COMMUNICATION S COMMI S SION W A SHIN G TON O F F IC E OF July 28, 2020 THE CHAI R M A N The Honorable Robin Kelly U.S. House of Representatives 1239 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Kelly: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential oftelemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. FEDERAL COMMUNICAT IONS C OMMISSION WASH INGT ON O FF"ICE O F July 28, 2020 THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Joseph P. Kennedy U.S. House of Representatives 434 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Kennedy: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-<lirectly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. V· F EDE RAL C OMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION W ASHINGTON OFF I CE OF July 28, 2020 THE CHAI RMAN The Honorable Ro Khanna U.S. House of Representatives 221 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Khanna: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission' s efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know ifl can be of any further assistance. V· FEDE R A L COMMU NICATION S C OMMISSIO N W A SHINGT ON O FFI CE OF July 28, 2020 THE CHAIRM AN The Honorable Brenda Lawrence U.S. House of Representatives 2463 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Lawrence: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. V· FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION W ASHIN G TON OFFI CE OF July 28, 2020 T H E CHAIRMAN The Honorable Barbara Lee U.S. House of Representatives 2470 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Lee: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION W ASHINGTON OFFICE OF July 28, 2020 T H E CHAIRMAN The Honorable Jerry McNerney U.S. House of Representatives 2265 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman McNerney: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential oftelemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. FEDE RAL COMMUNICATIONS C OMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF July 28, 2020 T HE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Gwen Moore U.S. House of Representatives 2252 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Moore: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. V· F E D ERAL COMMUNICATIONS C OMMISSIO N W ASHINGTON O F F ICE OF THE CHAIRMAN July 28, 2020 The Honorable Tom O'Halleran U.S. House of Representatives 126 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman O'Halleran: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know ifl can be of any further assistance. V· FEDER AL C O MMUNIC ATIONS C OMM ISSION W A SHI N GTON OFF ICE OF July 28, 2020 THE C H A I RMAN The Honorable Ilhan Omar U.S. House of Representatives 1517 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Omar: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know ifl can be of any further assistance. F EDERAL COMMUNICATION S COMMISSION W A SHINGTON OFFICE OF July 28, 2020 THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Ayanna Pressley U.S. House of Representatives 1108 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Pressley: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission' s efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential oftelemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now talcing steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. FEDERA L COMMUNIC AT IONS C OMMISSION WASH INGTON OFFICE OF July 28, 2020 THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable David E. Price U.S. House of Representatives 2108 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Price: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. F EDER AL COMMUNICATIONS C O M MISSIO N WASHINGTON O F F I C E OF July 28, 2020 T H E C HAI RMAN The Honorable Mary Gay Scanlan U.S. House of Representatives 1535 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Scanlan: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission' s efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients--especially veterans and low-income patients--directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know ifl can be of any further assistance. V· FEDERAL COM MUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE O F July 28, 2020 THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable David Scott U.S. House of Representatives 225 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Scott: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients--especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. FEDERAL C OMMUNICATION S COM M ISSION W ASH I NGTON OFFICE OF T H E C HAI RMAN July 28, 2020 The Honorable Terri A. Sewell U.S. House of Representatives 2201 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Sewell: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know ifl can be of any further assistance. FED ERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WAS H INGTON OFFICE OF July 28, 2020 THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Darren Soto U.S. House of Representatives 1429 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Soto: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. V· FEDERAL COMMUN ICATION S COMM ISSION WASHINGTON O F FICE O F July 28, 2020 T H E C H AIRMAN The Honorable Xochitl Torres Small U.S. House of Representatives 2444 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Torres Small: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission' s efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine frrsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients--especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. V· F E D E RAL COMMUNICAT IONS COMMISSION WASHINGT ON OFFICE OF July 28, 2020 THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Lori Trahan U.S. House of Representatives 1616 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Trahan: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission' s efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know ifl can be of any further assistance. FEDERAL COMlllUNICATION S COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF July 28, 2020 THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Peter J. Visclosky U.S. House of Representatives 2328 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Visclosky: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential oftelemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients--especially veterans and low-income patients--directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know ifl can be of any further assistance. FED E RAL C OMMUNICAT IO NS COMMISSION WASH I N GTON O F FICE OF July 28, 2020 T H E CHAI R M A N The Honorable Bonnie Watson Coleman U.S. House of Representatives 1535 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Watson Coleman: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients---especially veterans and low-income patients--directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGT ON OFFICE OF July 28, 2020 THE CHAIRMAN The Honorable G.K. Butterfield U.S. House of Representatives 2080 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Butterfield: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential oftelemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients---directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discotint on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. FED ERA L C O MM U N ICA T IONS COMM ISSIO N WASHI NG T ON OFF ICE OF July 28, 2020 THE CHAI RMAN The Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester U.S. House of Representatives 1519 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Rochester: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission' s efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients--especially veterans and low-income patients--directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE: OF July 28, 2020 T HE CHAIRMAN The Honorable Tony Cardenas U.S. House of Representatives 2438 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Cardenas: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential of telemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. V· FEDERA L COMMUNICATIONS COM MISSION W ASHINGTON O F F ICE O F July 28, 2020 T H E CHAIRMAN The Honorable Andre Carson U.S. House of Representatives 2135 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Carson: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission' s efforts to create a Connected Care Pilot Program and, more specifically, its potential to positively impact maternal health conditions. As the son of two doctors who practiced in rural Kansas, I understand the critical role that broadband plays in providing patients in rural areas with high-quality healthcare services. And as Chairman, I've seen the potential oftelemedicine firsthand, from a Veterans Affairs facility in rural Lecanto, Florida to Hermiston, Oregon, where local healthcare providers are making a real impact on rural communities. In March, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established a three-year, $100 million Connected Care Pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to help connect patients-especially veterans and low-income patients-directly with their doctors using broadband technologies. Spearheaded by Commissioner Brendan Carr, the Connected Care Pilot Program would provide eligible health care providers selected to participate an 85% discount on connectivity services, network equipment to make supported connectivity services functional, and information services to provide broadband-enabled telehealth services, with an emphasis on low-income Americans and veterans. And the Commission recognized the importance of maternal health, aiming to target support to projects that are primarily focused on high-risk pregnancies and public health epidemics, among other things. Commission staff are now taking steps to launch the Pilot Program, including creating a timeline for accepting applications. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.