According to FAIR Health’s Monthly Regional Tacker, telehealth claim lines — an individual service or procedure listed on an insurance claim — rose over 3,800% in the U.S. from July 2019 to July 2020.
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Viewpoint: Throw the Neediest a Modernized Lifeline
Updating key federal telecom program would narrow digital divide.
Creation of Innovation: Scientists Develop Living, Programmable Organism
Scientists from the University of Vermont and Tufts University have developed a novel type of living, programmable organism using frog embryo cells.
Research Peek of the Week: U.S. Telecom Operators Projected to Spend Billions to Build Out 5G
Accenture Strategy estimates US telecom operators will spend up to $275B over the course of seven years to build out the nation’s 5G networks and create significant contributions to the US economy, including up to three million jobs and an approximately $500B boost to GDP.
Prevent the Homework Gap from Turning Into an Educational Sinkhole
IIA’s Kim Keenan and Common Sense Media’s Amina Fazlullah highlight the need to act now to prevent the homework gap from becoming an educational sinkhole for a generation of children.
Creation of Innovation: AI Robots Can Help Around the Home
New AI robots developed by the Toyota Research Institute are being tested to perform a variety of tasks around the home, including cleaning, decluttering, and tending to individuals with physical needs.
Research Peek of the Week: Large Portion of Americans Get their News from Independent and Established News Organizations’ YouTube Channels
A new study by Pew Research Center shows about a quarter of American adults now get their news from YouTube, where independent news creators and established news channels make up roughly equal shares of consumption.
Creation of Innovation: New Flexible Supercapacitor Uses Sweat to Charge Wearables and Smart Textiles
A new flexible supercapacitor developed by engineers at the University of Glasgow uses human sweat to safely store energy for smart wearable devices, replacing the need for conventional batteries.
Research Peek of the Week: Economic Benefits of Broadband Expansion for Precision Ag Technologies Could Reach $23 Billion Annually
A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that U.S farms could generate between $18 and $23 billion annually as a result of increased high-speed connectivity to power the latest next-gen technologies.
VIDEO CHAT: Rick Boucher and Betsy Huber on Closing the Digital Divide
Congressman Rick Boucher, IIA Honorary Chair, recently spoke with National Grange President Betsy Huber about the need to close the access portion of the digital divide by bringing broadband to unserved communities in the United States, primarily in rural America.
Creation of Innovation: “Robotic Guide Dog” Leads the Way for Visually Impaired
Loughborough University student Anthony Camu recently designed a portable handheld “robotic guide dog” device coined “Theia” that replicates the abilities of a guide dog for the visually impaired.
Research Peek of the Week: Americans are Paying Less for Faster Internet
A new report from USTelecom shows that between 2015 and 2020, broadband speeds in the U.S. increased while the price for internet service declined.