Providing connectivity to health networks across the country under the Health Network Initiative is a natural extension of Internet2's existing network capabilities and complements its members' ongoing work in the health sciences arena. The Internet2 Network links high-speed state and regional research and education networks to connect close to 50,000 research and education institutions and extends robust capabilities that are uniquely suited for healthcare and health applications.
FCC Rural Healthcare Pilot Program
The FCC has announced the award recipients for its FCC Rural Healthcare pilot program, an enhanced funding initiative intended to help public and non-profit health care providers construct state- and region-wide broadband networks to provide telehealth and telemedicine services throughout the nation. The program will fund up to 85% of the costs of constructing those networks, as well as the costs of advanced telecommunications and information services that will ride over these networks. If selected, up to 85% of the cost of connecting to Internet2, a dedicated nationwide backbone, may also be funded by the pilot program.
Get Involved
Vist the I2-HNI Collaboration Website
Learn about I2-HNI Benefits
Connect to the Internet2 Network
Weekly Calls
Every Friday at 1pm EST for RHCPP participants and Internet2 Connectors discuss andissues and share implementation experiences. Please contact hni@internet2.edu for dial-in information.
Past Call Recordings
Mailing Lists
Subscribe to health@internet2.edu
Subscribe to fcc_order_interest@internet2.edu
Contact Information
For information about the Internet2 Health Network Initiative, please contact: hni@internet2.edu
For information about Internet2 Network connectivity, please contact: network@internet2.edu
For information about Internet2 FiberCo, please contact: fiberco@internet2.edu.
For information about Internet2 WaveCo, please contact: waveco@internet2.edu
The Universal Service Administrative Company
Reference Information
- I2-HNI Connections to the Internet2 Network [pdf]
- Selected Participants [pdf]
- IPv6 and the Rural Health Care Pilot Program [pdf]
- FCC Order [pdf]
- FCC Press Release [pdf]
- Internet2 Press Release [html]
- Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes
FCC Information
FCC Program Website
FCC Letter to USAC, 1/17/08
FCC Chairman Presentation on Program Benefits:
Martin Statement [pdf]
Copps Statement [pdf]
Adelstein Statement [pdf]
Tate Statement [pdf]
McDowell
Statement [pdf]
FCC Original Order, 26 Sept 2006
I2-HNI Workshop at the Spring 2008 Internet2 Member Meeting
This full-day meeting brought together FCC Rural Health Care Pilot Program (RHCPP) participants and organizations such as Internet2 Connectors that intend to participate in connecting the participants to the Internet2 Network.
Information for Award Recipients
The RHCPP awards provide funding to help forward-thinking public and non-profit health care providers establish state and regional broadband networks dedicated to health care services, as well as enable these networks to connect to nationwide advanced research and education networks like Internet2. The Internet2 Health Network Initiative aims to work in cooperation with Connectors to ensure support RHCPP participants. A dedicated web site provides additional information and resources for RCHPP participants.
Information for Connectors
A wiki has been established for connectors, including supporting their role in this initiative. Register here, or contact hni@internet2.edu for additional information.
