HHS Awards $15M to Tribal Organizations for COVID-19 Telehealth Expansion
The awards, funded through the CARES Act, will help 52 federally recognized Tribes, healthcare providers and other organizations launch or expand telehealth programs to address the coronavirus pandemic.
- The Health and Human Services Department has awarded $15 million to help dozens of Native American Tribes and organizations expand telehealth services to address the coronavirus pandemic.
The awards, funded through the CARES Act, aim to help a population that has been significantly affected by COVID-19. According to the Indian Health Services, more than 10,000 people have tested positive for the virus, and Native American communities are struggling under extremely harsh healthcare and economic conditions.
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