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Episode 47: Preparing Hospital Networks to Take Advantage of Emerging Technologies 

In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, VP of Business Management and Operations at the AHA, speaks with Gary Lynch, Global Practice Leader of Healthcare Innovation and Strategy, and Robin Goldsmith, Global Lead of Healthcare Innovation and Strategy for Verizon Business Group. Many health care systems aspire to adopt tech solutions to improve patient experiences and operational efficiencies, but they are often unsure where or how to start. Join them as they discuss how hospitals and health care systems can confidently tackle the somewhat daunting task of establishing a connected network.

Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. We are accelerating the digital transformation of hospitals, health systems and care delivery stakeholders to support real-time, data-driven care innovation. We’re helping them lay the right connectivity and security foundation to support their innovation roadmaps with private networks (LTE/5G), 5G Edge solutions, integrated networks (Network as a Service), core security solutions and business continuity. We can equip their clinical teams with core collaboration tools, track and manage their assets; and support patient experience with our award-winning contact center and telehealth solutions.

To see a full list of the current AHA Associates like Verizon, visit this page.

Featured On This Episode

Gary Lynch, MHA

Global Practice Leader, Healthcare Innovation and Strategy

Verizon Business Group

Robin Goldsmith

Global Lead, Healthcare Innovation and Strategy

Verizon Business Group

Kathleen J. Wessel

Vice President, Business Management and Operations

American Hospital Association