title: Northern Norwegian Health Net.
abstract: Northern Norwegian Health Net (the Net) is a closed network for social and health care institutions in North Norway. In its present form it was established in 2000, but the early start was in the late 1980s. This proceeding will give a brief history of the network, description of the technology used and the services offered. It also gives a summary of experiences with the Net and research conducted on the services. Most health care institutions in the region are connected in the Net, and the usage is increasing.
authors.affiliation: Norwegian Centre for Telemedicine, University Hospital of North Norway.
authors.forename: Liv Karen
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Johannessen
authors.forename: Trine S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Bergmo
authors.forename: Ellen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Appelbom
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; D006801:Humans; D008491:Medical Informatics Applications; D009664:Norway; D012423:Rural Health; D017216:Telemedicine