This episode features Dr. Ash Goel, Senior Vice President & CIO at Bronson Healthcare. Here, he discusses his focus on service delivery & optimization, the programs Bronson has in place to assist rural community health services, how health IT is evolving, and more.
Summary
Dr. Ash Goel Discusses Healthcare Technology and Service Delivery
Dr. Ash Goel is the Senior Vice President and CIO of Bronson Healthcare, where he focuses on service delivery and optimization. He believes that technology can significantly improve healthcare delivery and spends much of his time creating sustainable healthcare delivery models, building robust primary care delivery services and partnerships, offering integrated technology services to different community practices, experimenting with micro-hospitals, and providing access to telehealth services.
Assisting Rural Community Health Services
Bronson has programs in place to assist rural community health services, providing access to telehealth services and partnering with community practices to offer integrated technology services. Dr. Goel is excited about the way healthcare businesses are evolving and the innovative people pushing boundaries in the healthcare industry.
Health IT Evolution
Dr. Goel discussed how healthcare technology has matured to a point where it is not seen as a barrier, but an enabler. His team is developing new technologies and partnerships that allow them to scale up and down quickly. He is focused on developing data science skills, optimizing service delivery and capacity, and utilizing patient portals for self-scheduling.
The Importance of Service Delivery and Optimization
Service delivery and optimization remain a key focus for Dr. Goel, who believes that a patient-centric approach to healthcare delivery is essential. He is committed to creating sustainable healthcare delivery models and building partnerships to improve access to care.
Conclusion
Dr. Ash Goel, Senior Vice President & CIO at Bronson Healthcare, is committed to improving healthcare delivery through technology and service optimization. His focus on developing new technologies and partnerships, providing access to telehealth services, and optimizing service delivery and capacity is testament to his dedication to creating sustainable healthcare delivery models.
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This episode aired on 10/01/2022 and can be listened here.
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