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What is the FCC Rural Health Care Program?

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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

100% Subsidy for non-recurring installation costs to build and deploy connectivity within the broadband network

  • Funded by an 85% subsidy for the FCC
  • 15% matching subsidy from OHN

 

MONTHLY RECURRING SERVICE CHARGE
  • 85% Subsidy from the FCC for monthly connectivity services
  • 15% paid by the participant

 

NON-RECURRING NETWORK OPERATING CENTER COSTS

100% Subsidy for all startup costs associated with the Network Operating Center (NOC), ie software, hardware, etc.

  • Funded by an 85% subsidy for the FCC
  • 15% matching subsidy from OHN

 

RECURRING NETWORK OPERATING CENTER COSTS

100% Subsidy for all recurring costs associated with the Network Operating Center (NOC), ie software, hardwaretechnical support, maintenance, etc.

  • Funded by an 85% subsidy for the FCC
  • 15% paid by OHN through participation fees

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

OHN Application as Submitted to the FCC (PDF)

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