FCC Programs & Funding Information
What is the FCC Rural Health Care Program?
The Federal Communications Commission dedicated over $417 million for its Rural Health Care Pilot Program (RHCPP) November 19, 2007 for the construction of 69 statewide or regional broadband telehealth networks in 42 states and three U.S. territories.
OHN receiveved the 5th largest award totalling $20.2 million dollars, to be dispersed over the course of the five-year pilot program. The RHCPP is a cost reimbursement program.
Benefits of RHCPP: For OHN NOC & Eligible Member Participants
| NON-RECURRING INSTALLATION & CONSTRUCTION COSTS |
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100% Subsidy for non-recurring installation costs to build and deploy connectivity within the broadband network
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| MONTHLY RECURRING SERVICE CHARGE |
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| NON-RECURRING NETWORK OPERATING CENTER COSTS |
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100% Subsidy for all startup costs associated with the Network Operating Center (NOC), ie software, hardware, etc.
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| RECURRING NETWORK OPERATING CENTER COSTS |
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100% Subsidy for all recurring costs associated with the Network Operating Center (NOC), ie software, hardwaretechnical support, maintenance, etc.
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You can find everything you need for the RHCPP here. USAC will provide the selected participants with guidance on the process to receive funding, how to fill out the proper forms, and other program related information.
General
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
FCC’s Rural Health Care Pilot Program (FCC RHCPP)
Federal Communications Commission Order FCC 07-198 (PDF)
Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC): USAC is the FCC's 3rd part administrator for the the Universal Service Fund and the RHCPP
OHN's RHCPP
The Internet Revealed: A Film About IXP's
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.
Progress at the OHN Network Ops Center

The first three leaf nodes were shipped to Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise, Blue Mountain Community College in Baker City, and Oregon Coast Community College in Newport. Leaf nodes are Cisco 1700 series routers.

