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Office of the Vice President for Community Health
Center for Telehealth and Cybermedicine Research
MSC11 6090
1005 Columbia NE
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87131-0001

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Phone: (505) 272-8633
Fax: (505) 272-0800

Center for Telehealth and Cybermedicine Research (CfTH)

Southwest Telehealth Access Grid (SWTAG)

The Southwest Telehealth Access Grid (SWTAG) will connect over 500 eligible health care providers in New Mexico, Arizona, and Southwest Indian Health Service Areas. SWTAG is authorized by the Federal Communications Commission to expend $15.5 million to build out high speed broadband networks dedicated for health care.

For Healthcare Providers, Clinics, Hospitals, Mental Health Facilities

Letter of Agency needed from each potential participant

All healthcare facilities interested in participating in the SWTAG must submit a Letter of Agency (LOA), and brief eligibility information. Information about this process – including Instructions, Frequently Asked Questions, and the text for the LOA is available here:

  • Introductory Letter describing the Letter of Agency process(pdf)
  • Letter of Agency (required)(pdf) (doc)
  • Checklist of Information needed (required)(pdf)(doc)
  • Mental Health Checklist (required for all mental health care locations)(pdf)(doc)
  • Letter of Agency Instructions (pdf)
  • Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

Please contact Liz Jenkins at the Center for additional information ejenkins@salud.unm.edu