Verizon at HLTH – Meet The Team

At the HLTH Conference in Las Vegas, the Healthcare On Air podcast takes a unique approach, bringing together Verizon’s healthcare team from across the country to discuss industry insights and Verizon’s role in healthcare innovation. The team, composed of Gary, Nick Sheeny, and Karen Finger, along with host Robin Goldsmith, share their perspectives on healthcare trends and the evolving technology landscape. They explore topics like digital transformation, health equity, and the concept of the connected hospital, envisioning the next generation of healthcare facilities.

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Healthcare teams today are feeling the pressure to move beyond last-minute compliance and instead build processes that work consistently every day. That shift is especially clear in sterile processing departments (SPDs), where the Joint Commission 360 model is redefining what “survey readiness” really means. With patient safety directly tied to instrument quality—and studies consistently…

For a long time, compliance in healthcare was tied to the survey cycle. Now, that model is shifting. With the introduction of Joint Commission 360, organizations are being asked to demonstrate continuous performance—not just preparedness. As patient safety comes under increasing scrutiny, The Joint Commission is moving toward an approach built on real-time data, traceability,…

Gone are the days when a hospital was simply a place where patients received care. Today’s hospitals are rapidly evolving into highly connected ecosystems powered by advanced technology, networked devices, and real-time data. The modern hospital is no longer confined to physical walls—it’s a dynamic digital environment where data flows seamlessly, AI supports clinical decisions,…