When a health organization needs to expand its reach so its patients receive the best care possible, regardless of where they live, telehealth is the answer. But launching a telehealth network is a daunting task. Healthcare providers must navigate the costs and complexity of such a system, maintain network interoperability, balance expectations with resources, and meet key responsibilities around HIPAA security and privacy. All while remembering that any actions are not simply mission-critical, they are life-critical.