Healthcare innovations may have the power to change health outcomes for patients, but these innovations only matter if everyone has reliable access to them. With today’s current broadband infrastructure, rural and urban communities still struggle with consistent access. In this episode, industry and government leaders discuss how broadband access impacts health equity and how we can build a more robust  broadband infrastructure so that all communities can access digital health solutions.

First, Mignon Clyburn shares the current state of broadband and the barriers that lead to broadband access challenges. Then, Dr. David Rhew presents potential solutions to increase broadband access, including 5G and digital literacy. Lastly, Broderick Johnson shares the strategies Comcast is employing to partner with local communities to increase broadband access and affordability.

Mignon Clyburn is the Former Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission.

Dr. David Rhew is the Chief Medical Officer of Microsoft.

Broderick Johnson is Comcast's Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Digital Equity. He is also the Former White House Cabinet Secretary. Broderick Johnson (comcast.com)

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