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Sponsors Utah Telehealth Network Connecting hospitals, clinics and health departments in Utah and the Intermountain West Utah Telehealth Network: Connects hospitals, clinics, and health departments via a secure high speed broadband network. Links patients and health professionals to multiple resources and specialists. Keeps patients (and health care) in local communities, saving time and travel costs. Our Core Services include: NETWORKING– private high speed broadband network, 24/7 management and support SECURITY– HIPAA compliant security; monitoring & management; secure remote access VIDEOCONFERENCING AND LIVE STREAMING– bridging, training, technical support and consultation TELEHEALTH APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT– guide implementation of patient care services and educational programs “Our health department serves a population of 203,000 residents dispersed throughout five counties in a 17,000 square mile region. The Utah Telehealth Network (UTN) has been of great benefit to our department by overcoming distance issues and providing excellent service.” Chris White, Deputy Health Officer Southwe