The largest success is the award of a $22 million grant from the Federal Communications Commission to fund the expansion of broadband services to over 300 rural telemedicine sites in California, including 81 rural hospitals. In addition, up to $8.6 million in financial commitments have been offered by the California Emerging Technology Fund and United Health Group Inc to help support the implementation of this project. The telehealth network will be used to improve access to care in underserved communities, as well as to provide a resource for emergency services and disaster preparedness.

The California Telehealth Network (CTN) will connect hundreds of rural and underserved providers to a state- and nation-wide broadband network dedicated to healthcare.