Our vision is clear. Everyone should have access to the best possible care, regardless of where they live in the State.

But how does anyone, particularly a new non-profit organization such as OHN,  set out on a path that can effectively serve this  vision - sustainably? Simply stated:  one step or phase at a time. Moreover, it’s important to know the power of our vision within our name.  OHN is not just about the technology behind the Oregon Health Network, it has  as much or more to do with the network of innovation and partnerships resulting from this physical technology connection that will ultimately serve our overarching vision.

Who will be on the network?

After we successfully address Phase 1 by bringing on all the eligible FCC RHCPP participants, our vision is to ensure that all health care providers are part of the network. It is only by having everyone involved that the greatest value can be realized, both in terms of personal care delivery and the health of our communities.

Years 1 & 2 (2009-2011) - Build a $20.2m broadband footprint
Thanks to the FCC’s Rural Health Care Pilot (RHCPP) program, the first of many such projects OHN hopes to bring the State and our valued participants, our first priority is to:

• Maximize the $20.2m subsidy of which OHN was awarded to have upwards of 200 eligible, geographically disperses participant sites (hospitals, clinics, community colleges etc.) through our network of existing networks architecture model
• Successfully deliver a managed, high-quality broadband network that’s supported by our 24x7 Network Operations Center (NOC) which will serve as the foundation upon which to support current/future health care applications and services.

Years 3 & 5 (2012 – 2014)
Because OHN’s potential customer base is incredibly diverse in terms of its size, need, contribution and value gained through participation, OHN faces the challenge of offering products and services (beyond the network) that satisfy the unique and varying requirements of each group. It is clear that customers will benefit from OHN’s ability to provide an additional set of value added services. OHN will work to develop (directly or through strategic partnerships) a suite of value added services starting in year three -- services such as:

• Providing a platform to host statewide best practices
• Facilitating the connection across strategic partners (i.e., connecting telehealth resources with existing needs)
• Consulting on telehealth adoption and execution
• Serving as a clearinghouse for Oregon’s telemedicine community and providing support for education /advocacy on behalf of OHN.

OHN will continue to evolve these types services in years 3 through 5 given the continuously evolving telehealth environment and customer needs.
Additionally, OHN will reach out to all the providers who were either not eligible for or did not received funding through the FCC RHCPP to bring them on the network such as:

• For profit clinics
• Long-term care & assisted living facilities
• Payers
• Pharmacies, etc.