Rural Telemedicine Development Act of 1993

Summary

Rural Telemedicine Development Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants: (1) to hospitals, hospital networks, and other health care providers to encourage the initial development of rural telemedicine networks to use telecommunications technology in providing health services to rural areas; and (2) for linking such networks together using advanced telemedicine systems and for linking such networks to existing fiber optic telecommunications systems. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) application requirements; (2) preferences in awarding grants; and (3) use of funds for initial development and advanced telemedicine grant programs. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 June 1993

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 June 1993

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