The Universal Service Fund: What’s Happening After the 5th Circuit Court Ruling?
The Universal Service Fund (USF) has been a cornerstone of American telecommunications policy, ensuring that everyone—especially in rural or underserved areas—has access to essential communication services. NCTNA’S broadband discounts are funded by the FCC’s Healthcare Connect Fund, which falls under the USF’s Rural Health Care program. But recently, the USF has been facing some legal […]
A Direct Connection with our Board: NCTNA Board Chair, Mike Plesh
Executive Director of Information Technology at UNC HealthWe are proud to introduce Mike Plesh, our NCTNA Board Chair, and UNC Health’s Executive Director of Information Technology. As Board Chair, Mike represents UNC Health and provides a larger health system perspective to NCTNA’s leadership. He facilitates all board meetings and serves as a trusted advisor to […]
THE COMMUNITY DISCOUNT GUARANTEE PROGRAM
Learn more about how NCTNA protects our members who rely on the federally-funded discounts we secure on their behalf. These discounts can drastically reduce the cost of high-quality, direct-connection, medical-grade broadband– making it affordable and available to healthcare providers who may otherwise not be able to utilize this connectivity due to price-sensitivity. HOW NCTNA PROTECTS […]
INTRODUCING The NCTNA Member’s Carolina Connection Grant Program
Lighting the path toward access to care for all… We know that NCTNA’s affordable, best-in-class broadband improves the quality and accessibility of care for the providers we serve. We also know that no two healthcare organizations are the same—meaning budgets and dollars available for connectivity, equipment, technology, consulting, and other special projects can vary greatly. Our Member’s Carolina Connect […]
The Pathway to Connection for Healthcare: Meet NCTNA’s President, Dr. John Graham
From the Direct-Connection Monthly Newsletter. EDITION 1, 2024. Meet our President, Dr. John Graham, and learn how a project to improve health departments’ ability to access Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems evolved into a state-wide network of fiber broadband called the NC Telehealth Network Association. DR. JOHN GRAHAM A VISIONARY LEADER Dr. John Graham is an […]