Technology · 27/06/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Federal Communications Commission Adopts Interim Rule for Rural Health Care Providers

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission has adopted an interim rule allowing certain rural health care providers to continue being treated as 'rural' for eligibility purposes, ensuring they can connect with grandfathered providers and serve patients in rural areas.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Communications CommissionOpen original release →

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