Budget Amendment ID: FY2023-S4-544

EHS 544

Telehealth Digital Navigator Program

Messrs. Cronin, Keenan, Collins, Timilty and Brady, Ms. Gobi, Ms. Rausch, Messrs. Feeney, Gomez, Montigny, Hinds and O'Connor and Ms. Lovely moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by inserting after item 4510-0112  the following item:-

"XXXX- XXXX  For the department of public health to establish a telehealth digital navigator program that would direct community health workers, social workers and other healthcare professionals to assist patients with accessing telehealth services. The program and its funding shall prioritize populations who experience increased barriers in accessing healthcare and telehealth services, including communities of color, low-income communities, the elderly and those who may need assistance with telehealth services due to limited English proficiency or limited literacy with digital health tools. Entities receiving funding through this program will provide culturally and linguistically competent hands-on support to educate patients on how to access broadband and wireless services and subsequently utilize devices and online platforms to access telehealth services….…………………$750,000."