California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and U.S. Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra came together this week to announce the launch of the country's largest telehealth system,  which will use broadband powered technology to connect hundreds of hospitals and clinics statewide.

"What we are launching today is a new era for healthcare," Schwarzenegger said. "Through a simple broadband link, this state-of-the-art system will save lives by instantly connecting people from across the state, including under-served and rural areas, with the best and brightest doctors. The California Telehealth Network marks the beginning of a new digital highway that will fundamentally change the future of how healthcare is provided."

"What this is really about is to use broadband technology to improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs," said Eric Brown, the project's executive director. "The mission of the program is to increase access for rural clinics all over the state and also in urban areas where there is not proximity to quality care." Read more about the project in the Los Angeles Times here.