Garland is taking a big step by making telehealth a public utility for everyone by 2026. This means getting medical help online will be as easy as turning on your tap, making healthcare way more accessible.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
Potential monthly fee for residents, though supporters argue it's significantly lower than traditional healthcare costs.
Residents who lack health insurance or struggle with healthcare costs, potentially gaining access to more affordable medical services.
Residents who are unaware of the opt-out process and are automatically enrolled, potentially incurring unwanted fees or feeling their consent was not properly obtained.
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The committee discussed improving technology access, including Wi-Fi availability and exploring options like immersive readers for the city website. Efforts are also underway to make city communications and events more accessible to those with hearing or visual impairments.