Amendment #1273 to H3900

Digital Health Navigators

Mr. Finn of West Springfield moves to amend the bill in section 2 by inserting the following line item:-

4510-0113 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

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #1273 to H3900

Digital Health Navigators