Disruption in healthcare comes in many forms, but the often when talking about outside threats to the industry, healthcare professionals often focus on technology companies as the most disruptive. And specifically, the three major tech companies looking to disrupt our industry are Google, Facebook and Amazon. In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith discuss some of the recent news of these three companies, and share how they are seeking to disrupt healthcare. From artificial intelligence, to modifying our well-being to changing the way to insure our employees, hear how the disruptive trifecta can potentially impact healthcare delivery in the future. Featuring an expert interview with Lance Lunsford from the Texas Hospital Association.

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