Leveling the Playing Field: How Rural and Community Hospitals Gain Access to Game-Changing Technology

Discover how innovative healthcare technology is breaking free from prestigious medical centers and reaching the communities that need it most. In this fireside chat, hear directly from a clinical founder, a community hospital CEO, and a venture studio leader who came together to create a unique partnership that connected innovation from an MIT spinout lab with a frontline hospital serving rural and underserved patients in New Mexico. Learn how they implemented cutting-edge solutions without the resources of large institutions, giving their community hospital access to technology not yet available even at the world’s leading medical centers. This session explores real-world strategies for democratizing healthcare technology, overcoming implementation challenges, and ensuring that geographic location doesn't determine quality of care. Perfect for healthcare leaders, technology innovators, and advocates passionate about equitable healthcare access.