TEANECK, N.J., June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant
(Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced it is collaborating with
Verily Life Sciences, the health and life sciences company of
Alphabet, to facilitate COVID-19 testing across the U.S.
Cognizant is providing a team of its life sciences experts to
support Verily's Baseline COVID-19 Testing Program to increase
individuals' access to test scheduling. This effort is part of
Cognizant's broader commitment to support communities addressing
the immediate and long-term impacts of the virus, including the
company's pledge to contribute $10
million to pandemic relief efforts.
Verily's Baseline COVID-19 Testing Program began earlier this
year in collaboration with federal, state, and local government
health authorities, as well as private health organizations to
expand access to testing in areas with high volumes of known cases.
The Baseline COVID-19 Testing Program is a connected solution that
supports individuals through screening, testing, and receiving
results safely and quickly. The Program is in operation at more
than 140 testing sites across 13 states and has supported the
administration of more than 284,000 COVID-19 tests. Plans are also
in place to continue to expand testing locations nationally.
"Cognizant's expertise in life sciences is critical for scaling
our efforts to increase COVID-19 testing, and we are excited to
collaborate with them to address this global pandemic," said
Ashraf Hanna, Verily's Chief
Operations Officer. "Cognizant's ability to support our technology
with a knowledgeable team of representatives helps those seeking
testing easily and effectively use our system to schedule COVID-19
tests and receive their results, so that those testing positive can
take precautions to stem the spread of the virus."
"As communities begin to open up, it is now more important than
ever to ensure the wellness of people going out and back to work,"
said Srinivas Shankar, Senior Vice President and Global Head for
Cognizant's Life Sciences business. "Verily has initiated a
monumental effort to increase access to COVID-19 testing and
provide important information to individuals and public health
authorities. Through our exceptional life sciences process
expertise and technology capabilities, we are committed to helping
communities across the country as we embark on this meaningful
collaboration with Verily."
Learn more about Verily Life Sciences COVID-19
Testing:
www.projectbaseline.com/COVID19
Learn more about Cognizant Life Sciences Technology
Solutions:
https://www.cognizant.com/life-sciences-technology-solutions
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is one of the
world's leading professional services companies, transforming
clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital
era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients
envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses.
Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 194 on the Fortune
500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in
the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at
www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.
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