USAC Rural healthcare Program
The Healthcare Connect Fund is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and provides up to 65% funding for broadband services and eligible network equipment.
Learn more about the HCF Program
What UTN Does as a Consortium Leader
UTN leads a consortium of more than 90 participating healthcare sites, providing administrative resources and hands‑on support that simplifies participation in the HCF Program. Our goal is to remove administrative barriers so healthcare organizations can focus on delivering high‑quality patient care.
Our Core Services
Filing & Administrative Support
- UTN manages the full HCF application lifecycle — eligibility, competitive bidding, funding requests, invoicing, and compliance — ensuring that each site receives maximum benefit with minimal administrative burden.
Circuit Procurement & Coordination
- We work directly with service providers to secure cost‑effective broadband circuits that meet each organization’s bandwidth, reliability, and performance needs.
Equipment Procurement
- UTN assists with acquiring eligible network equipment such as routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring compliance with HCF rules and alignment with each site’s technical environment.
Managed Security Services
- To help protect sensitive health information, UTN offers managed security solutions that support HIPAA compliance and strengthen cybersecurity across the network.
Why the Healthcare Connect Fund Matters
Reliable broadband is essential for modern healthcare. Through the HCF Program, participating organizations can:
- Expand telehealth and remote patient monitoring
- Improve access to specialists
- Support secure data exchange and EHR systems
- Enhance care coordination across facilities
- Reduce the cost of high‑capacity broadband services
By partnering with UTN, healthcare sites gain both the financial support of the HCF Program and the technical and administrative expertise needed to navigate it successfully.
Strengthening Healthcare Through Connectivity
UTN is committed to ensuring that every community — especially rural and underserved areas — has access to the network infrastructure required for high‑quality, connected healthcare. Through our leadership in the Healthcare Connect Fund, we help Utah’s healthcare organizations build stronger, more resilient systems that support patients statewide.