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ProvidersServing hospitals, rural and mental health clinics,FQHC's and tribal clinics across the state. EducatorsOHN is helping Community Colleges utilize telehealth to build strong workforce education programs. GovernmentWe're working with State and Local health agencies to help meet the State's diverse health care needs. BusinessBusinesses such as payors and pharmacies are integral to OHN's value and success. |
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On November 12, 2009, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sought public comment on health care delivery elements of the national broadband plan. In this Public Notice, the FCC sought "input relating to the universal service rural health care support mechanism and the Rural Health Care Pilot Program (RHCPP), specifically as such programs may assist in the deployment and adoption of broadband services".
On December 4th, 2009, the Telehealth Alliance of Oregon (TAO) and Oregon Health Network (OHN) filed a joint response to this request.
Posted: 3/2/2010 1:29 pm
Keeping our future participant sites and vendors in the loop on the RHCPP is a top priority for us. We've added this page for updates on where we are at in the RFP process from posting through awards.
By Kathleen Ellyn
Wallowa County Chieftain
Wallowa Memorial Hospital is one of the first rural hospitals to take advantage of a new federally supported Rural Health Care Pilot Program (RHCPP) that will result in high-speed Internet connection between hospitals, clinics and health education institutions across the country.
The program, sponsored by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will link the nations hospitals, clinics, public health offices, physicians, mental health, dental and optical clinics and health education institutions to provide better information sharing and education.
OUR VISION
All Oregonians have access to the best possible healthcare regardless of location.
OUR MISSION
To ensure the highest quality of care for all Oregonians through an enhanced telehealth network, education, technological innovation and state-wide collaboration.
Within that mission, we have two primary objectives:
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Oregon Coast Community College Connects to OHN
As one of the first educational institutions to join the Oregon Health Network, participation will undoubtedly support the OCCC’s mission of providing personalized service to individuals, business and industry, and their community.
Wallowa Memorial Connects to OHN
The decision to participate in the Oregon Health Network was a natural step that aligns seamlessly with Wallowa’s mission of progress and technological advancement. Having originally taken advantage of OHN to increase their teleradiology capability, the hospital is now eagerly anticipating a variety of benefits to participation.