Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is donating $1 million to Musicians On Call, a nonprofit that brings live music to patients' bedsides, to help MOC create an online platform.
MOC's virtual and in-person programs will be implemented at 16 HCA Healthcare hospitals across California, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
The partnership aims to make MOC's program more accessible to different hospitals and health systems, according to a Dec. 8 HCA news release.
"As more healthcare facilities see the profound, positive impact live music has on both patients and staff, the demand for Musicians On Call's programs has grown at record speed. With this platform, facilities will be able to connect with MOC more efficiently so they can immediately experience the benefits of our programs," MOC President and CEO Pete Griffin said. "This technology would not be possible without the support of funders like HCA Healthcare, whose belief in our mission is crucial in helping us on our path to the next million served."