Improving Access to Health Care Through Telecommunications Act
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Improving Access to Health Care Through Telecommunications Act - Mandates grants to rural health care consortia for acquisition and operation of interactive telecommunications systems to improve delivery of health care services. Allows information uses to include consultations, x-ray transfers, professional education programs, patient record transfers, and claims processing. Limits grants to one consortium per State, subject to waiver for consortia serving two or more States. Authorizes appropriations.
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