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Chris McShanag discusses the impact of remote work on healthcare and patient care.

In this episode, Chris McShanag, Founder and CEO of Virtual Teammate, discusses the role of remote work in healthcare and its impact on patient care. Highlights of this episode include: What operational intelligence is How it changes the way hospitals function day-to-day How AI can be applied in hospitals Examples where operational improvements directly impacted patient care Kelly Wisness: Hi, this is Kelly Wisness. Welcome back to the award-winning Hospital Finance Podcast.  We’re pleased to welcome Chris McShanag . Chris is the founder and CEO of Virtual Teammate , which has helped more than 2,500 talented virtual professionals find their place in organizations worldwide, supporting over 600 clients along the way. His mission is simple but bold to reshape the virtual assistant industry by creating an experience that feels seamless, supportive, and genuinely valuable for both clients and assistants. At Virtual Teammate, culture comes first. Chris makes sure every assistant blends effortlessly into client teams, delivering immediate impact and dependable support. Many of these professionals are registered nurses and HIPAA certified, a testament to the company’s…

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Host: Kelly Wisness

Guest: Chris McShanag

Topics covered

• remote work
• healthcare
• patient care
• operational intelligence
• AI in hospitals

Keywords

• remote work
• healthcare
• patient care
• operational intelligence
• AI
• virtual assistants
• hospital operations

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Organizations: Virtual Teammate

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