Partnering to deliver advanced cardiac care to local communities

“With Philips, we’re delivering top-tier treatment to patients where they live, work and raise their families,” says Phil Mazzuca, Chief Executive Officer of Williamson Health. “Advanced cardiac care shouldn’t be confined to major cities or require long drives. Our new Cardiac Center demonstrates that independent health systems and hospitals can deliver expert care – right in our own communities.”

“This partnership shows how world-class care can be delivered locally – without compromising clinical quality, access, safety or the patient experience,” adds Jeff DiLullo, Chief Region Leader, Philips North America. “Our goal is to help forward-thinking health systems like Williamson Health meet rising patient needs with scalable innovation.”

For patients, that can mean a smoother care experience, with timely diagnoses and treatment options that can be delivered closer to home.

Philips approaches every partnership knowing there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. For Williamson Health, that meant co-creating a strategy rooted in shared goals: expanding access, improving efficiency and enhancing the patient experience.

“With Williamson Health, we aligned early around a shared commitment to innovation and efficiency,” says DiLullo. “Their vision for delivering advanced cardiovascular care that’s accessible, safe and sustainable matched perfectly with our experience in enterprise informatics and image-guided therapy.”

“Technology on its own isn’t the solution,” DiLullo adds. “It has to be thoughtfully implemented and aligned with the realities of frontline care. When that happens – when it’s done in partnership – you unlock the full potential to deliver better outcomes and better experiences for patients and providers.”

While Williamson Health is still in the early months of operating with its new Philips systems, the foundation is in place for meaningful, long-term transformation. With advanced tools now in hand, the cardiac care team is positioned to take on more complex cases, work more efficiently and deliver a patient experience rooted in both innovation and compassion.

The challenges Williamson Health is addressing are echoed across the country. According to the 2025 Future Health Index, fragmented systems and administrative burdens are costing U.S. healthcare professionals valuable time – and, ultimately, limiting patient access. With 83% of clinicians reporting lost time due to inaccessible data, the integrated solutions now in place at Williamson Health represent a critical step toward restoring time for what matters most: care.

With access to real-time data, smart imaging, and integrated digital workflows, the hospital is creating an environment where care teams can work with greater confidence – and patients can receive advanced treatment in a familiar, trusted setting.

Most importantly, the new Cardiac Center at Williamson Medical Center reflects a forward-looking investment in what healthcare should be: equitable, scalable and built to grow alongside the community it serves.