Broadband for Telehealth

This episode tackles broadband deployment in Vermont and telehealth in approximately ten minutes. . . obviously, we don't include everything. Below are some links to help you learn more. We thank Clay Purvis and Rob Fish of the Vermont Department of Public Service for being generous with their time on this topic, and Northern Counties Health Care for sponsoring this special series on telehealth during COVID-19. 

• Overview of what we mean by "high speed" (or any speed) Internet
• Dept of Public Service (PSD) Broadband Availability Maps
• PSD Guide to Connectivity Resources in COVID-19
• PSD Guide to Connecting for Telehealth / Distant Learning (maximizing the speed in your house at any given time)
• Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in Vermont
• Overview of Federal Funding Opportunities for Connectivity (prepared by the Vermont Legislative Council on May 6th) 
• National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center (where to go to find out about the tech side of telehealth)

May 29 Update: Apparently we aren't the only podcast covering broadband access in rural America during COIVD-19, check out this latest episode from Planet Money.