Telehealth Resource Center Grant Program (US)

Steve Hards

HRSA’s Office of Health Information Technology (OHIT) has posted information on the Telehealth Resource Center Grant Program. The grant program administered by the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth within OHIT supports the development of Telehealth Resource Centers as an independent source of technical assistance to help healthcare organizations, networks, and providers implement cost effective telehealth programs. This is mainly to help serve rural and medically underserved areas and populations. The program will provide funding for fiscal years 2009-2011. Approximately $1,800,000 is expected to be available annually to fund six grantees. More info.