Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at City of Hope

12/24/2025

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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In this episode, Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at City of Hope, joins the podcast to discuss how technology is reshaping patient outcomes and expanding access to care. He shares why health systems can’t afford to stand still as AI drives new efficiencies, and where he sees the greatest opportunities for growth as digital transformation accelerates across healthcare.

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Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at City of Hope

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

More episodes from "Becker’s Healthcare Podcast"

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