RAMSAY HEALTH CARE INVESTS IN THE FUTURE WITH OPTUS BUSINESS

Strategic alliance to drive digital-led, unified patient experience.

Optus Business today announced a strategic, multi-year partnership for digital network and telecommunications services with Australia's largest private hospital group, Ramsay Health Care.

Under the agreement, Optus will provide voice and data services for Ramsay’s facilities across Australia, serving over one million patients and 30,000 employees.

The strong communications platform will secure a range of benefits and enable healthcare professionals to provide a seamless experience that meets patients’ current and future needs. Ramsay will also benefit from the Optus network which will deliver high-speed data services, smooth network migration transitions and enhanced, accurate billing systems.

Simon Vatcher, Managing Director Optus Business, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Ramsay Health Care to bring innovative and reliable solutions that will enhance the experience of millions of patients and staff.

“Providing exceptional customer service is something both Optus and Ramsay are passionate about and is at the centre of this collaboration.

“Technology, connectivity and digitisation is transforming the way we all access healthcare and we look forward to working with Ramsay to advance their critical services and future business growth.”

John Sutherland, Ramsay CIO, said the agreement would provide critical connectivity for key areas.

“Enhancing doctors’ connectedness, patient experience and hospital performance will result in a better delivery of health services.

“Our partnership with Optus can help us manage today’s risks, and capture tomorrow’s opportunities as we continue to evolve our operations to deliver the best patient outcomes.”

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