Generative AI in the Face of Health Misinformation: A Friend or Foe as a Tool for Public Health Communications with Dr. Geeta Nayyar

Achieving success in digitalizing drug development involves combining knowledge of regulations, a strong foundation in science, and a dedication to innovation. In this episode, Anne Heatherington, R&D Chief Data and Technology Officer at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, delves into Takeda's unique position as a digital biopharmaceutical company and its commitment to values. Takeda, a global biopharmaceutical company, stands out for its patient-centric approach, focusing on patient trust, reputation, and business in decision-making. Dr. Heatherington discusses the incorporation of innovative digital technologies like AI, data lakes, and wearables into the company’s operations. She emphasizes the importance of solving real-world problems with AI rather than just following the hype, highlighting the need for a thoughtful approach considering data privacy, consent, and ethical considerations. Anne also explores Takeda's collaboration with MIT, addressing business problems and developing solutions for neurological diseases like frontotemporal dementia. Finally, she concludes with insights into the skills and competencies required for success in the digital transformation of drug development, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and resilience. Tune in and learn about Takeda's groundbreaking approach to digital transformation in healthcare, leveraging technology to enhance patient outcomes and streamline drug development processes! Resources: Connect with and follow Anne Heatherington on LinkedIn. Follow Takeda on LinkedIn and visit their website.

Predictive analytics can identify and prevent high-cost, high-impact healthcare events. In this episode at HIMSS 2024, Dr. Paulo Pinho, the Chief Medical and Strategy Officer at Discern Health, discusses his team’s role in predicting and preventing complicated medical events like frailty, congestive heart failure, and fall risk. He emphasizes the importance of explainable predictive models and their impact on various stakeholders in healthcare, including patients, caregivers, payers, and providers. He delves into how Discern Health integrates into clinical workflows by providing insights to intervene before patients experience declines in health. Paulo also highlights their focus on Medicare Advantage populations, aiming to improve care management strategies and reduce hospitalizations and readmissions, and the collaborative nature of healthcare innovation, emphasizing patient-centered solutions and the need for technology to alleviate provider burnout.  Tune in and learn how predictive analytics are shaping the future of healthcare to better serve high-risk populations while maintaining a patient-centric approach! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect and learn more about Paulo on LinkedIn. Learn more about Discern Health on their LinkedIn, X, and website.

Pivotal advancements in dental practices, from early detection to non-invasive treatments, pave the way for leaps in oral-systemic health. In this episode, Kyle Guerin delves into Henry Schein's commitment to health equity initiatives and its authentic culture, lauding CEO Stanley Bergman for fostering innovation. He also discusses efforts to improve oral healthcare for individuals with special needs and expresses optimism about future oral-systemic health initiatives, highlighting the importance of technology and collaboration. Stay tuned as Kyle shares his vision for advancing oral-systemic health initiatives and harnessing the power of technology and collaboration for positive change! Resources: Learn more about Kyle Guerin here. Learn more about Henry Schein on their LinkedIn and website. Listen to David Kochman’s episode here. Watch the Activated Patient talk here. Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health.

The pandemic made telemedicine essential, turning it into a key aspect of healthcare delivery for a seamless healthcare experience. In this episode of "The Future of AI in Health" podcast series, co-hosts Dr. Jenny Yu and Saul Marquez interview Aniq Rahman, founder and CEO of Fabric, who brings his deep expertise in engineering and entrepreneurship to discuss how AI is reshaping healthcare delivery. Aniq explores the significant changes in telemedicine since the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of AI in improving healthcare workflows, and how technology can drive down costs while enhancing patient and provider experiences. He also highlights the challenges and opportunities in implementing AI within existing healthcare systems and the potential impact on health equity.  Stay tuned as Aniq unpacks these topics and envisions the future of healthcare with a tech-driven approach. Resources:  Check more episodes of this Thought Leadership Series here. Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Aniq Rahman on LinkedIn. Learn more about Fabric on LinkedIn and their website. Connect with and follow Jenny Yu on LinkedIn. Learn more about Healthline Media on LinkedIn and their website.

The future of healthcare lies in personalized, proactive care models driven by innovative solutions that prioritize patient needs and preferences. In this episode, Haley Bolton discusses patients' struggles with navigating healthcare systems, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered approaches and leveraging technology for self-service options while maintaining personal connections. She also discusses how AI helps streamline processes like sorting patient symptoms and setting appointments, showing Emory Healthcare's commitment to improving health fairness and investing in data and analytics for better decision-making and personalized care. Tune in and learn how innovative solutions are transforming healthcare delivery to better serve patients' needs! Resources: Connect and follow Haley Bolton on LinkedIn. Follow Emory Healthcare on LinkedIn. Discover the Emory Healthcare Website! About Memora Health: Memora Health, the leading intelligent care enablement platform, helps clinicians focus on top-of-license practice while proactively engaging patients along complex care journeys. Memora partners with leading health systems, health plans, and digital health companies to transform the care delivery process for care teams and patients. The company’s platform digitizes and automates high-touch clinical workflows, supercharging care teams by intelligently triaging patient-reported concerns and data to appropriate care team members and providing patients with proactive, two-way communication and support.

It's essential to implement technologies and develop policies to reduce cybersecurity risks. In this episode at HIMSS 2024, Erik Littlejohn, president and CEO of CloudWave, highlights the challenges hospitals face in attracting and retaining talent and emphasizes the need for trusted partners like CloudWave. The company provides IT solutions to hospitals, specializing in managed IT, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity, offering services ranging from advisory to managed cybersecurity solutions. Throughout this interview, Erik stresses the importance of starting with an honest assessment of a hospital's cybersecurity posture and developing a roadmap for mitigation. He also advises hospitals not to be paralyzed by fear but to take small, manageable steps toward improving their cybersecurity.  Tune in and learn how CloudWave helps hospitals navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity threats, providing tailored solutions and guidance to mitigate risks effectively! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect and learn more about Erik Littlejohn on LinkedIn. Learn more about CloudWave on their LinkedIn and website.

Appointment scheduling in healthcare is more than just finding a time; it's about matching patients with the right providers. In this episode at HIMSS 2024, Ed Kenney, Vice President of Business Development at Relatient, discusses his company’s efforts on ambulatory care physicians and their specialty-focused scheduling platform. Relatient recently won the Best in KLAS award for patient self-scheduling, recognizing their dedication to improving patient experiences in healthcare by ensuring accurate patient scheduling and maximizing physician utilization. Ed highlights the importance of matching patients with the right providers to minimize cancellations and optimize appointment times and explains how their platform differs from simpler scheduling tools like Calendly, emphasizing the importance of tailored scheduling for healthcare needs. Attending HIMSS, he is seeking strategic partnerships to enhance Relatient's offerings, whether through reseller agreements, integrations, or mergers.  Tune in and learn how Relatient's innovative approach to scheduling can benefit your healthcare organization and improve patient care! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect and learn more about Ed on LinkedIn. Learn more about Relatient on their LinkedIn and website.

Clarify Health's access to extensive claims data offers boundless possibilities for insights, patient care, and market understanding. In this episode, Dr. Neechi Mosha, the Senior Vice President of Growth, and John Barzydlo, the Vice President of Customer Success, share some exciting updates and insights about Clarify Health's recent accomplishments. Throughout this interview, they discuss how the organization's mission is driving improvements in healthcare and the impact of their new claims data partner, which will provide one of the largest claims datasets in the country. Neechi and John also talk about the upcoming developments in the healthcare space, including the implementation of standardized templates for price transparency information by CMS. Tune in to learn more about how Clarify Health is making strides in providing valuable insights to the healthcare ecosystem.  Resources: Watch the entire episode here. Connect with and follow Dr. Neechi Mosha on LinkedIn. Connect with and follow John Barzydlo on LinkedIn. Visit the Clarify Health Solutions on LinkedIn and its Website.

The next decade is a tremendous learning opportunity for those invested in digital health solutions. In this episode, Dr. Byron Crowe, Chief Medical Officer at Solera Health, shares his journey inspired by a desire to improve health systems at scale. Byron emphasizes the need to rethink chronic health conditions, affecting six out of ten US adults, highlighting the transformative potential of Solera Health’s HALO platform. The platform facilitates quicker access to tailored solutions and measures outcomes for clinically important improvements. Byron urges listeners to expand their ideas of what's possible with digital health, emphasizing the upcoming decade as a learning opportunity for those invested in innovative solutions. Tune in and learn how Solera Health, under Dr. Byron Crowe's guidance, is shaping the future of healthcare with integrated patient-centric digital health solutions! Resources: Connect with and follow Byron Crowe on LinkedIn. Follow Solera Health on LinkedIn. Visit the Solera Health website here. Get a copy of The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande here.

Direct communication between patients and cardiologists through smartphone technology has revolutionized heart health monitoring. In this episode at ACC.24, Dr. David Albert, Chief Medical Officer and founder of AliveCor, shares the journey of his company revolutionizing cardiology with innovative technology reaching over 250 million ECGs from 5 million individuals across 40 countries in 15 years. AliveCor's devices empower consumers with FDA-cleared medical products, allowing them to personally monitor their heart health anytime, anywhere, fulfilling the need for direct patient-cardiologist communication through smartphone and wireless technology. He discusses the pivotal role of AI in healthcare when augmenting medical professionals' capabilities amidst a shortage of cardiologists, and enhancing patient engagement and compliance. Dr. Albert also urges listeners to prioritize their health, utilize tools like AliveCor's Kardia brand for proactive heart monitoring, and engage with healthcare professionals regularly.  Join Dr. David Albert as he dives into AliveCor's journey, the future of AI in heart health, and the importance of proactive monitoring for everyone! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Follow and connect with David Albert on LinkedIn. Learn more about AliveCor on their LinkedIn and website. Discover more about AliveCor's Kardia brand on their website.