As the primary wireless provider for the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), T-Mobile is deploying 70,000 lines of wireless service to
the nation’s largest integrated health care system, making health care
providers accessible from virtually anywhere.
What’s the news: T-Mobile is providing 70,000 lines of wireless
service to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help make
telehealth services more accessible to veterans.
Why it matters: Many veterans drive 25-50 miles for health care
visits. Through this deal, VA – the nation’s largest integrated health
care system – is making health care providers more accessible from
virtually anywhere. VA joins a growing roster of businesses and
government organizations turning to T-Mobile for Business.
Who it’s for: This deal is for all the hardworking health care
providers and support staff across all VA hospitals, clinics and
outpatient facilities and the veterans they serve. T-Mobile for Business
is for any business or government organization looking for better value.
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is partnering with T-Mobile
(NASDAQ: TMUS) to help expand veterans’ access to health care. Because
veterans drive an average of 25 to 50 miles for health care visits
today, VA, which operates the largest integrated health care system in
the country, is working to make health care providers more accessible to
patients with telehealth services and the expansion of its network of
Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) across the country. As the
primary wireless provider for VA, T-Mobile will provide 70,000 lines of
wireless service to VA doctors, nurses, social workers, crisis hotline
staff and more, across all VA hospitals, clinics and other outpatient
facilities.
VA operates 1,243 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical
Centers and 1,062 outpatient clinics across the nation, serving over 9
million enrolled veterans each year. T-Mobile will continue to support
and grow its relationship with VA as it works to expand its health care
network with more physical locations in rural areas and telehealth
services that bring access to care closer to home for hundreds of
thousands of veterans.
“Deploying this type of service across all of our locations not only
connects VHA staff with the people and data they need, it makes them
more accessible to our veterans as well,” said Dr. Steven Lieberman,
executive in charge, Veterans Health Administration. “Whether it’s at a
medical center, a community clinic or via the VA Video Connect
telemedicine platform, our ongoing goal is to improve patient outcomes
by reaching veterans wherever they are.”
“Veterans truly represent the heart and soul of this nation,” said John
Legere, CEO of T-Mobile. “I can’t think of a greater honor than to help
VA expand access to exceptional health care for the men and women who
have served our country. I’m incredibly proud to provide the wireless
network, devices and support to help VA employees engage with veterans
while expanding telehealth and other innovative services.”
T-Mobile’s agreement with VA is part of the U.S. Navy’s Spiral
3 Wireless and Telecommunications Services contract, worth $993.5
million over five years.
To get information about switching your business to the Un-carrier,
visit https://t-mobile.com/business.
To learn about more ways that T-Mobile is supporting veterans and their
families, visit: https://www.t-mobile.com/responsibility/community/military.
About T-Mobile US, Inc.
As America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is redefining
the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading
product and service innovation. Our advanced nationwide 4G LTE network
delivers outstanding wireless experiences to 77.2 million customers who
are unwilling to compromise on quality and value. Based in Bellevue,
Washington, T-Mobile US provides services through its subsidiaries and
operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. For more
information, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
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