Question

The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has which of the following goals to address opportunities and challenges in facilitating connectivity that makes healthcare more efficient and effective?

a. Federal agencies should increase collaboration to promote positive outcomes.
b. The FCC should not play a leadership role in advancing mobile health because the market is better at that.
c. Capacity, reliability, and interoperability should no longer be a priority for government in HIT.
d. The FCC should discard existing programs that link broadband access and start anew.

Answer 1

a. Federal agencies should increase collaboration to promote positive outcomes.

Explanation:

Federal agencies should increase collaboration to promote positive outcomes in the healthcare sector. To make healthcare more efficient and effective the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) should collaborate with the health care sector in providing and facilitating excellent connectivity and communication, and also address the opportunities and challenges that might be encountered during the process.