Wednesday December 12, 2012
Washington, D.C.– Idaho's Congressional Delegation has released statements in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s final...(More)
11-19-2012 U.S. Flag Part of 120-Year Celebration in Canyon County
Caldwell – Canyon County Commissioners have found an innovative way to mark the county’s 120-year anniversary, all while keeping...(More)
11-09-2012 Veterans, Volunteers, Honored with Crapo's Spirit of Freedom Award
Washington, DC – Eleven Idaho veterans and six volunteers serving Idaho vets will be honored Sunday and Monday with Idaho Senator Mike Crapo’s...(More)
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See also: Telemedicine is a vital part of the Idaho health care infrastructure. Because many of Idaho’s citizens requiring health and medical services live in rural, isolated areas, it is imperative that we have an assistance program in place for those who need it. As United States Senator, I have proposed legislation that will bolster our telemedicine capabilities in Idaho and, through my membership in the Medical Technology Caucus, have been able to work closely with different groups to strengthen Idaho’s interactive medical technology. I have stated that telemedicine is extremely important in many rural areas of Idaho, and I am encouraged by congressional support of the cutting-edge technology that has been developed.
In 2005 I and several other congressional colleagues passed an amendment that provides $10 million for telemedicine programs and centers throughout the nation. I did this because I strongly believe that a small investment in telemedicine will significantly improve the safety net for uninsured and underserved individuals living in rural Idaho.
I encourage citizens who are in need to take advantage of different telemedicine opportunities that are available, including medical image transmission, health advice via telephone and online health informational and educational services.
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