The California Telehealth Network (CTN) will connect over 300 California healthcare providers in underserved areas to a state– and nation–wide broadband network dedicated to healthcare. CTN is funded by the Federal Communications Commission, the California Emerging Technology Fund, and UnitedHealth/PacifiCare.
- Overview
- Chronology
- Telehealth & Broadband in CA
- CTN Advisory Council
- FCC Program Details
- Telehealth Policy, Legislation, Reimbursement
- Project Partners
- Listserv Sign-up
Chronology
Development of the California Telehealth Network began in late 2006.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 2006 | FCC announces Rural Health Care Pilot Program; groups throughout California and the nation begin drafting proposals |
| February 2007 | Statewide meetings are held to begin collaboration on a single California proposal |
| April 2007 | The Governor asks the University of California to serve as the lead agency in development of the proposal and management of the CTN project |
| May 2007 | California submits its proposal to the FCC |
| November 2007 | The FCC announces funding decisions - $417 million nationwide, to 69 projects; California is second-largest project approved - $22.1 million over three years |
| December 2007 | California Telehealth Network Advisory Council formed |
| Spring 2008 | Interested healthcare provider sites invited to complete online survey and submit Letter of Agency (Deadline: Extended to July 30, 2008) |
| Spring 2008 | CTN website launched: www.caltelehealth.org |
| Spring 2008 | Statewide "webinar" and other outreach efforts are held where interested parties can learn more about the CTN; Slides from 6/23/08 CTN Webinar (pdf) |
| Summer 2008 | Request For Proposals (RFP) to be issued for telecommunications providers |
| Summer 2008 | Site sequencing will begin; broadband connectivity, training and support to be provided to over 300 sites over three years |
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