AT&T's IP Audio Conferencing Service is a network-based, reservationless conferencing solution that provides clients:

• Enhanced features
• Optimized call flows
• Advanced web-based tools
• Strengthened reliability and availability
• Integration with web-based collaboration applications

Audioconferencing services make it easier for healthcare officials to coordinate with other public and private officials to create, practice and update emergency response plans. It also helps reduce errors and improve patient safety by giving caregivers faster access to opinions from specialists and consultants, timely access to the latest information on medical procedures and drug interactions, and even services such as interpreters to better communicate with patients.