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Residents urge caution and opt-out protections for MD Health Pathways telehealth program during council public comments
Summary
Multiple residents used the citizen-comment period to criticize the city’s planned MD Health Pathways telehealth program, urging additional outreach, an opt-out for elderly residents, and greater council responsiveness; no formal council action was taken during the meeting.
Several Garland residents used the Nov. 3 citizen-comment period to criticize MD Health Pathways, a planned telehealth program discussed at recent council meetings. Speakers raised concerns about opt-in/opt-out procedures, outreach to elderly residents, perceived charges on utility bills and the city’s communication with constituents.
Jason Eddington, who identified himself as a candidate for state office, framed his remarks in civic terms, saying leaders should "have civility" and work…
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