What is Telehealth? The use of telecommunications equipment to link health care providers and patients in different locations. The direct provision of clinical care (diagnosing, treating) with a patient at a distance. Our Mission A team initiative among experienced telemedicine programs in Maine, Vermont,and Massachusetts dedicated to supporting and fostering development of effective telehealth programs in the northeast. Goals for NETRC Foster the development, expansion and sustainability of telehealth programs throughout the Northeast. Develop and maintain an online database of the status of telehealth in the Northeast. Identify opportunities to improve policies for greater access to care through telehealth. Connect knowledgeable and experienced telehealth mentors with organizations that are building their telehealth capabilities. Serve as a key resource for helping to catalyze the introduction of telehealth technologies into the care delivery process. Our Purpose “..to assist health care organizations, health care networks, and health care providers in the implementation of cost-effective telehealth programs to serve rural and medically underserved areas and populations.” US DHHS Grant Announcement   Contact us