Enough of the heat, already!  Let’s get back to seasonal norms for this summer!

I am very pleased to report that on June 27, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision upholding the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund (USF) the foundational funding mechanism for the Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) and CTCs broader subsidy programs. This ruling is a decisive victory for the future of federally supported broadband connectivity for healthcare. It eliminates a major legal threat that could have jeopardized funding for CTC members and healthcare networks nationwide.  It is a tremendous relief to have the U.S. Supreme Court confirm the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund (USF).  Its ruling in the case (FCC v. Consumers’ Research and SHLB v. Consumers’ Research) ensures the future of broadband access for thousands and thousands of rural healthcare providers across the country. 

In Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) CTC received 105 Funding Commitment Letters (FCL) from the USAC capturing $4,906,000!  During that same time period, 7 healthcare systems representing 97 healthcare sites joined CTC!

For Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 20235 to June 30, 2026) CTC has submitted 119 subsidy funding requests seeking $4,858,000 in subsidies. Additionally, 6 healthcare systems representing 150 healthcare sites have indicated they plan to join CTC.  Currently, CTC serves 1,100 healthcare providers in sixteen states.

CTC and its managing agent, HealthConnect Networks, continued to strive to deliver value, dependability, and quality service. We are honored to be your partner in obtaining Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) subsidies.  Thank you for your continued support of CTC and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

My thanks to the CTC Board members for their continued guidance, and service: Red Hutchinson, retired, LRG Healthcare, NH; David Valcik, retired, Northern Light Health, ME; Rick Cowan, Optum, Northern Light Health, ME; and Tim Smith, retired, ME. 

Thank you for your continued support of CTC and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.