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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will no longer cover costs for high-speed internet for rural healthcare providers

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CMS.gov reports The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking action to preserve the core mission of the Medicaid program by putting an end to spending that duplicates resources available through other federal and state programs or isnt directly tied to healthcare services.Mounting expenditures, such as covering housekeeping for (..)

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USF Funding Exceeded $8.5 Billion in 2024

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4, 2025 – The budget of an internet subsidy program overseen by the Federal Communications Commission rose by about 5 percent in 2024, reaching more than $8.5 billion mostly used to bolster the finances of rural-based broadband providers. million on rural healthcare services. WASHINGTON, Apr.

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IOH and Google sign sovereign cloud dealĀ 

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The expanded partnership will introduce Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) to various sectors across the country, allowing organisations to manage AI and data-heavy tasks while maintaining control over sensitive data. The collaboration will support industries such as public services, defence, healthcare, finance, energy, and manufacturing. GDC offers (..)

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Medical-Grade Connectivity Not Just For Healthcare

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Medical-grade is a term that embodies the highest standards when applied to the medical field's exacting demands to achieve optimal delivery of healthcare. In healthcare, any downtime or delay in connectivity can lead to significant losses in healthcare delivery, productivity, and revenue.

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How to send a fax online

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If you work in finance, you know what we mean! Financial institutions, healthcare professionals, insurance companies, legal offices, and manufacturing still depend heavily on fax features. It converts digital documents into fax-compatible formats, sending them over via internet connection rather than through phone lines.

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Turns out the Affordable Connectivity Program was a good investment – according to report

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The Brattle Group reports The ACP helped connect more than 23 million households to internet service. in healthcare, education, and the labor market. billion; in fact, the overall healthcare savings alone are quadruple the ACPs annual funding and could more than offset the costs of the entire program if it were reinstated.

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PTC Member Profile: Jin Cheng, Starcloud Information Limited

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In addition, quantum cryptography promises near-unbreakable encryption, which is crucial for secure communications in sectors like finance, healthcare, and government. In addition, with the internet and telecommunications, people have unprecedented access to education and information.