Flint, Mich.-based Insight Health System has named Dr. Maliha Hashmi, a leader in AI-driven precision care, health equity and wellness advocacy, as its first global ambassador.
As global ambassador, Dr. Hashmi will drive initiatives in population health, value-based care and preventative medicine. Her focus will help Insight lead in healthcare innovation, patient-centered care and health equity while fostering sustainable community growth.
"Dr. Hashmi's unparalleled reputation as a health leader and innovator around the world, combined with her dedication to underserved populations and her commitment to using technology for good, aligns perfectly with Insight's mission focused on providing care that is second to none through love and compassion," Founder and CEO Jawad Shah, MD, said in a Dec. 16 news release. "Her leadership will be invaluable in helping Insight shape the future of healthcare."
Dr. Hashmi's accolades include recognition as one of the Top 10 Female Innovators Globally by (Entrepreneur Mirror) and among the Top 50 Most Influential Muslims in America (EqualityX). Holding advanced degrees from Cambridge, Mass.-based Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she has served as a World Economic Forum Global Future Expert and V20 Delegate for G20.
"My goal is to champion healthcare for everyone, everywhere, supporting Insight's mission to refine processes, increase efficiency and deliver patient care second to none to communities across the globe," Dr. Hashmi said. "I am excited to drive innovation, compassion and excellence in patient care, making healthcare accessible and dignified for all."
Insight acquired Coldwater (Mich.) Regional Hospital from Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica on Dec. 1. The health system comprises six acute-care hospitals, six surgery centers, 28 clinics, 580 physicians, 4,200 employees and 10 unions.