FCC Project Summary - July 2008
The goal of the proposed project will be to construct the Wyoming Network for Telehealth (WyNETTE), a dedicated high-speed network connecting hospitals, community mental health clinics, and substance abuse treatment centers throughout the state of Wyoming. The project will bring together providers, consumers, and technical specialists to develop advanced telecommunications capabilities that will enhance healthcare in the state, particularly treatment for mental health and substance abuse, two areas in which there are proven shortages of services in Wyoming.
In addition, through supporting connectivity to Internet 2, the ability to share information and services with the neighboring states in which a significant portion of care is provided to Wyoming residents will also be significantly improved.
The specific objectives of the project will be to:
• Create a consortium of providers to participate in the pilot project;
• Design a network that will support high-speed Internet access among the consortium as well as access to Internet 2;
• Obtain the appropriate resources to implement this design;
• Identify applications that will operate on the network; and
• Develop a plan for managing and sustaining the network once it is in place.
Select the file shown below for a conceptual overview of the network structure.
Select the file below to see the original FCC grant application.
Select the file for a schedule of major FCC project activities.
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