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Cable Industry Marks a Year of Healthcare Customer Milestones at 2015 HIMSS ConferenceSeveral of the nation's cable providers will return to the 2015 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition, showcasing the latest innovations in telecommunications technology, and highlighting new commercial achievements servicing healthcare organizations around the country. The growth of cable companies in the healthcare market is a result of broad advances in the following areas: health system connectivity; the patient experience; diagnostic and treatment practices. Operators made substantial investments in 2014, extending their network capacity and reach to accommodate increasingly distributed healthcare organizations. Cable companies are also the driving force behind several healthcare-specific innovations including new patient-driven video services and sophisticated telemedicine trials. "Healthcare is an ever-evolving environment and technology demands are on the rise - doctors and patients expect 24/7/365 reliability, accessibility, and continual innovation," said Don Detampel, EVP and President, Commercial Services, Charter Communications (News - Alert). "The cable industry is primed to meet these healthcare needs through our robust fiber networks, innovative TV solutions, and advanced voice capabilities." A Year of Cable Milestones in Healthcare Over the past year, cable companies have significantly expanded their healthcare services and deployments. The industry's notable achievements include the following: Health System Connectivity
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Among the cable providers that will be present at this year's HIMSS conference are Comcast Business, Cox Business (News - Alert), Spectrum Business, and Time Warner Cable Business Class. Several cable executives will also participate in an Interoperability Showcase Education Theater Session titled "How Cable Keeps Healthcare Well Connected" on Tuesday, April 14 at 12:00pm. The Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM) will be located at the Interoperability Showcase Kiosk. To hear case studies, learn about capabilities, and understand more about cable's commitment to healthcare from cable providers attending the conference, please contact Mark Tordik at 215-644-6503, [email protected]. For more information on the benefits cable brings to healthcare, please visit: www.CableMeansBusiness.com. About CTAM CTAM, the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing, is a non-profit, professional association, focused on driving business results through a mix of cooperative marketing, strategic collaboration, and education. On behalf of its 80 corporate members, the organization leads the Advanced Video Council and Business Services Councils, and delivers a robust executive education series. In addition, CTAM facilitates national cooperative marketing efforts, including the Cable Mover® and "TV Everywhere" initiatives. The corporate website is www.ctam.com and CTAM can be found on Facebook (News - Alert), LinkedIn and Twitter.
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