This live episode from the 7th annual Health IT + RCM Conference features David Harvey, CEO of Panda Health. Here, he discusses his mission to help make the healthcare consumer experience better, how the pandemic has impacted this mission, and more. This episode is Sponsored by Panda Health.
Summary
Panda Health CEO David Harvey Talks Healthcare Consumer Experience and Digital Transformation
Background
David Harvey, CEO of Panda Health, has been an entrepreneur in the healthcare space for 25 years. He has helped develop companies like Medical Messaging, Athena Health, Formative Health, and Panda Health. His goal is to make healthcare more accessible and easy for both patients and health systems, and digital transformation is his tool.
Mission
David Harvey's mission at Panda Health is to help accelerate digital transformation for both health systems and suppliers. His biggest challenge is de-risking purchases. With thousands of companies solving various problems in healthcare, it can be difficult to navigate the complex landscape. However, his goal is to help health systems make safe, reliable, and economical choices more quickly, ultimately streamlining the acquisition process.
Pandemic Impact
The pandemic has made David's mission even more crucial. In the past year, there has been a significant increase in telehealth utilization and a greater need for virtual care options. Patients and health systems require digital solutions that are intuitive and easy to use. David is working to narrow down options for health systems, making healthcare solutions more accessible.
Future Vision
In the future, Panda Health hopes to reduce the average procurement cycle from 12-18 months down to two months. Digital solutions will be an intuitive and delightful part of healthcare, and patients and health systems alike will have access to the tools they need to improve healthcare experiences.
Overall, David Harvey's mission at Panda Health is to make healthcare simpler, more accessible, and more efficient for both patients and health systems. Through digital transformation, he hopes to reduce the complexity of the healthcare landscape and ultimately improve the healthcare experience for everyone.
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This episode aired on 10/25/2022 and can be listened here.
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