There is support from the federal government for rural healthcare providers. There’s The Healthcare Connect Fund and Telecom programs:

The Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) Program is the newest component of the Rural Health Care Program. The HCF Program will provide a 65 percent discount on eligible expenses related to broadband connectivity to both individual rural health care providers (HCPs) and consortia, which can include non-rural HCPs (if the consortium has a majority of rural sites).
The Telecommunications Program (formerly known as the Primary Program) provides discounts for telecommunications services for eligible health care providers (HCPs).

They are hosting a webinar on January 28 (1-2:00 pm) for more information. Could be helpful if you (or a partner organization) qualifies.

Here’s more information on the webinar:

During this webinar, you’ll learn about:
• The funding available through the RHC Healthcare Connect Fund and Telecom Programs,
• Who is eligible,
• The differences between the programs,
• How to apply, and
Tips for successful participation.

Sign up on the Trainings & Outreach page of our website.

This presentation is very similar to the one we presented on November 18. Can’t make it to the live presentation? Watch the recording.