Visionary

Christopher LaCoe, vice president of virtual health for Penn State Health, led the growth and development of telehealth at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He develops the strategy and direction of virtual care offerings across the health system, in close coordination with system leaders, physicians, and operational and technical teams. LaCoe has served in various roles within Penn State Health over the past 32 years. Most recently, he served as vice president of operations at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where he was responsible for telehealth, in addition to other service lines. LaCoe oversaw the launch and growth of the Penn State Health OnDemand app for virtual care and, during the pandemic, guided the adaptation of telehealth technology and training to offer virtual care experiences across the health system