Verizon Communications is using a new partnership as an opportunity to explore how private 5G networks can help enable digital transformations in hospital settings. Last month, Verizon announced a deal with the Cleveland Clinic to deploy a private 5G network at a new Cleveland Clinic hospital in Mentor, Ohio. While the foundation of the deal is the 5G network, the companies said they will also use the opportunity to explore potential digital solutions, including patient check-in kiosks, in-room infotainment, and augmented- or virtual-reality tools for a variety of training and imaging functions. Matthew Kull, MBA, Cleveland Clinic’s chief information officer, said the partnership is part of the health system’s “long-term vision for a fully digital hospital infrastructure.” “If we can provide 5G high bandwidth to our facilities, we can become more efficient, ensure better continuity of care as patients transition home, and enhance the overall experience for our caregivers and patients,” he said, in a press release . For Verizon, the deal marks a further step into the lucrative healthcare space. In line with the Cleveland Clinic deal, the company said it wants to move beyond simply providing network connectivity, and also help facilitate tasks like care coordination and […]
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