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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6605-6606)
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