In this episode, we are joined by Jared Antczak, Chief Digital Officer at Sanford Health. Here, he discusses the unique perspective Sanford has as the largest rural health system in the US, leveraging technology to bring modern urban care to rural America, what parts of healthcare are prime for disruption, and more.
Summary
A Look into Rural Healthcare: Jared Antczak of Sanford Health Discusses Leveraging Digital Technology and Disruption in the Industry
Introduction
Healthcare is one of the key pillars of society, and providing equitable access to quality care is crucial. In this episode, we are joined by Jared Antczak, Chief Digital Officer at Sanford Health, to discuss Sanford's unique perspective as the largest rural health system in the US. He also shares how the organization is leveraging technology to bring modern urban care to rural America, identifying the parts of healthcare that are prime for disruption, and more.
About Jared Antczak
Maria Hamed is talking with Jared Antczak, who brings more than a decade of healthcare industry experience to the table. He has also served in various technology and digital strategy-oriented roles. He is enthusiastic about the potential of virtual and digital technologies in bringing urban care to the rural areas. Antczak is keen on exploring how digital disruption in healthcare can enhance the consumer and caregiver experience.
Digital Transformation in Healthcare
For Antczak, the importance of having a great customer experience can be traced back to his time as a server in a restaurant. He shares how digital transformation can help healthcare providers offer a more consistent and satisfactory experience to every patient. He also predicts that younger generations will expect cost-effectiveness and convenience from their healthcare experiences, paving the way for digital disruption in the industry.
The Future of Healthcare according to Jared Antczak
Antczak has identified three top challenges in the healthcare industry that he and Sanford Health are preparing for in the next two years. These include reinforcing and sustaining the workforce, leveraging digital tools to increase productivity and efficiency, and addressing digital equity in rural communities.
Conclusion
Sanford Health has a unique perspective on providing healthcare in rural America. With Chief Digital Officer Jared Antczak at the helm, the organization is determined to leverage digital technology to bring modern urban care to rural communities, embracing digital disruption to provide a more consistent and satisfying patient experience while addressing the challenges facing the healthcare industry.
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This episode aired on 11/09/2022 and can be listened here.
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