In this podcast series, the AHA checks in with its business Associates to learn how they are supporting members and leveraging the AHA Associate Program to stay connected with members and help them achieve their goals and objectives.

Episode 79: Transformative Expansion: How innovation and integration are fueling strategic plans at Advocate Health

In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, Vice President of Business Management and Operations at the AHA, is joined Dr. Rasu Shrestha, Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation and Commercialization Officer of Advocate Health. Their discussion will focus on how he is putting innovation at the forefront of their business strategy by investing in both urban renewal and next-gen talent development via The Pearl Innovation District, integrating improved systems across 1000+ facilities, and redefining relationships with MedTech suppliers like Siemens Healthineers to help achieve their goals and find sustainable success.

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Siemens Healthineers

Siemens Healthineers pioneers breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. As a leading medical technology company, Siemens Healthineers and its regional companies is continuously developing its product and service portfolio, with AI-supported applications and digital offerings that play an increasingly important role in the next generation of medical technology. These new applications will enhance the company’s foundation in in-vitro diagnostics, image-guided therapy, in-vivo diagnostics, and innovative cancer care. Siemens Healthineers also provides a range of services and solutions to enhance healthcare providers’ ability to provide high-quality, efficient care.

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Featured On This Podcast

Dr. Rasu Shrestha

Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation and Commercialization Officer

Advocate Health

Kathleen J. Wessel

Vice President, Business Management and Operations

American Hospital Association