In today’s healthcare environment, financial pressure isn’t just a challenge—it’s a catalyst for innovation. As hospitals and health systems face reimbursement reductions, inflationary operating costs, and workforce shortages, forward-thinking organizations are transforming financial adversity into
In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, healthcare systems, enterprises, and government organizations rely on resilient networks to deliver critical services. Yet many remain trapped by legacy carrier technology—outdated contracts, aging infrastructure, and billing arrangements that no
FundBetter & BuyBetter — Unlocking Millions in Savings and Credits When OSF partnered with FG, one of the first wins came through smarter telecom funding and carrier management. $9 million in Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF)
Building a Future-Proof Network — Eliminating Technical Debt Before FG, OSF’s network was carrier-controlled, unreliable, and full of hidden inefficiencies. Frequent outages forced clinicians back to paper, threatening both patient safety and operational efficiency. FG
Client Services That Feel Like Family For Dr. David Hall, CIO of OSF, FG’s most defining feature isn’t just the savings or technology—it’s the people. Responsiveness: “If I send an email, I get a phone
From Cost Savings to Growth Enablement What began as a strategy to reduce telecom costs evolved into a growth engine for OSF. Savings and funding credits provided the financial bandwidth to reinvest in infrastructure. FG’s
When it comes to managing your Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) program, not all filers are created equal. Many organizations assume that once the forms are filed, the job is done—but true value comes from ongoing
Healthcare organizations face growing pressure to modernize network infrastructure while managing costs and improving care. For SRHO affiliates, the benefits extend far beyond funding alone. SRHO’s mission is to produce value for its members that
As healthcare networks grow more complex, managing telecommunications has become increasingly burdensome. For SRHO and its affiliates, adopting a centralized telecom strategy has yielded measurable benefits—including streamlined carrier relationships, improved infrastructure oversight, and consistent cost
FG has a long history of helping Iowa hospitals reduce costs, strengthen networks, and access critical federal funding through the Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF). Iowa-based and deeply rooted in the state’s broadband landscape, we are
For more than a decade, FG has partnered with the State of Iowa and Iowa’s hospital community to reduce telecom costs, improve network performance, and unlock federal funding. As an Iowa-based company, our story is
As health care leaders, we know connectivity is no longer a “nice-to-have” — it’s mission-critical. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), especially those serving rural or underserved communities, often face high costs to maintain broadband and