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Cisco and HCF Empower Rural Healthcare with Digital Transformation
ByAinvest
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 8:04 am ET2min read
Cisco and HCF empower rural healthcare through digital transformation. The Rural Healthcare Connect Fund provides a 65% discount on eligible expenses for high-speed broadband and telecommunications services, enabling providers to invest in secure networks, robust cybersecurity, and advanced telemedicine capabilities. Cisco solutions such as Meraki, Umbrella, Secure Firewall, Network Managed Services, Webex, and SD-WAN support HCF goals and help rural healthcare organizations build a resilient, secure digital foundation.
Vietnam is emerging as a key player in the digital health transformation of the ASEAN region, according to Amit Yadav, president and CEO of GE HealthCare for ASEAN, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. Speaking at the Hospital Management Asia Conference (HMA 2025) in Ho Chi Minh City, Yadav highlighted Vietnam's growing role in advancing healthcare innovation and GE HealthCare's efforts to improve efficiency and patient outcomes through digital solutions [1].Vietnam's position in the digital health transformation is bolstered by its ability to invest in modern, interoperable systems from the outset, with fewer legacy constraints compared to other countries [1]. The country is also investing in the digital backbone needed for health data at scale, as evidenced by recent developments such as FPT's $174-million AI Center in Binh Dinh and plans for a $200-million AI factory with Nvidia technologies [1]. Additionally, Vietnam passed two important laws—the Law on Digital Technology Industry and the Personal Data Protection Law—effective from January 1, 2026, which set out incentives for digital industries and guardrails for data protection [1].
The healthcare expenditure in Vietnam is projected to reach about $33.8 billion by 2030, with growing demand from domestic patients and rising interest in medical travel [1]. Ho Chi Minh City already attracts a significant share of international medical visitors each year, indicating the country's potential to serve both local and regional patients as quality and accreditation rise [1].
GE HealthCare is collaborating with hospitals in Vietnam to bring its vision of limitless, patient-centred healthcare closer to reality. The company's approach involves integrating advanced imaging and diagnostics, data-driven insights for clinicians, and streamlined operations and patient flow [1]. GE HealthCare co-designs solutions with hospitals and invests in training activities to ensure sustainable transformation tailored to Vietnam's healthcare needs [1].
The company tailors its partnerships to the different needs of Vietnam's public and private hospitals. Public facilities often face high volumes and staffing constraints, while private systems focus on international standards and patient experience. GE HealthCare co-creates fit-for-purpose workflows, clinical protocols, and digital operating models for both sectors [1].
At HMA 2025, GE HealthCare showcased its portfolio of over 50 AI-enabled applications, which expand beyond traditional imaging to enhance overall hospital command and operations. The Command Center platform helps leaders monitor patient flow and bed capacity in near-real time, integrating data from across systems to support safer, faster, and more equitable care [1]. The company also highlighted imaging innovations such as Sonic DL™ and Revolution Apex Elite CT, which improve patient access and capacity in high-throughput public hospitals [1].
GE HealthCare helps hospitals balance the cost of AI investment with the need to improve efficiency and patient access by improving throughput and quality using existing systems and pairing technology with training. The company supports continuing medical education and hands-on training to ensure physicians, technologists, and biomedical engineers can realize the full value of digital tools [1].
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