Why Choose NLR and NLR-RONs?
The NLR and NLR-RONs' infrastructure can deliver high performance, flexible, low-cost connectivity in support of healthcare needs. Together, NLR, the Regional Optical Networks (RONs), the state and regional healthcare industry and strategic corporate participants are uniquely positioned to partner in this arena over the long-term by participating in a broad array of healthcare initiatives on both a regional and national scale.
- NLR, in partnership with its member RONs, is a broadband network connecting multiple health care providers which can bring the benefits of innovative telehealth and, in particular, telemedicine services to those areas of the country where the need for those benefits is most acute.
- Linking health care facilities to the NLR member RON's network, and through the RON to NLR, will facilitate access to a number of government research institutions, as well as academic, public, and private health care institutions that are important sources of medical expertise and information.
- Health care providers will gain increased access to advanced telehealth services.
- NLR, in partnership with its member RONs, is dedicated to health care and has the potential to enhance the health care community’s ability to provide a rapid and coordinated response in the event of a national crisis.