Broadband is revolutionizing the way healthcare services are delivered, allowing telemedicine to get more advanced and increase availability to patients in remote or underserved areas, providing quality care without the need for extensive travel.
ICN supports connectivity between:
Clinic Locations
Healthcare Partners
Radiology Viewing Systems
Electronic Medical Records
With high speed Internet, our healthcare customers can provide Iowans with telemedicine and e-health services, for example:
Digital Readings
Virtual Consultations
Access to Medical Records and Test Results
Real-time Health Data between Healthcare Providers
In addition, hospitals and clinics benefit from a more effective use of staff and resources.
ICN's Healthcare Landscape Connections
250+ Hospitals, clinics, and other Healthcare providers served
Our Network is used by hospitals and other healthcare providers to connect their facilities and support telehealth and other healthcare applications. Below are a few highlights.
In November 2021, ICN replaced legacy equipment at 191 locations. The IRHTP network has enhanced redundancy to hospitals and rural clinics, along with the availability to increase bandwidth to enable improved access to specialists and records.
There are healthcare users across the State that have made an investment to directly connect to the ICN. A direct connection allows for the capabilities for a variety of telehealth opportunities, such as:
Specialty remote consultations.
Remote radiology digital readings.
Remote intensive care unit (e-ICU) and pharmacy monitoring (e-pharmacy) systems.
Electronic health records
How does the ICN benefit Iowans?
"The ICN network alongside the IRHTP fiber paths provides the infrastructure to connect health care providers across the state. These broadband connections allow for the sharing of information across a secured network that facilitates improved patient care and better outcomes since the patient’s record is accessible to providers and specialists, no matter where they are in the state."
Corey Martin Senior Vice President, Education Services
ICN’s Rural Health Care Involvement
About Rural Health Care
Rural Health Care is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the FCC. This program supports healthcare facilities in bringing world class medical care to rural areas through increased connectivity
Rural Health Care Savings for Fiscal Year 2024
211
USAC provided funds for discounts to hospital and healthcare providers receiving ICN services.
$1.3 M
Saving on ICN data services thru the Healthcare Connect Fund program.
What Sets ICN Apart
Learn more about the statewide Network with these 12 reasons why the ICN stands out.
