This episode features Kathy Azeez-Narain, Chief Digital Officer at Hoag. Here, she discusses her background, the digital health ecosystem at Hoag, how she is able to connect with patients through telehealth, and more.
Summary
Kathy Azeez-Narain talks Digital Health Ecosystem at Hoag
Kathy Azeez-Narain, Chief Digital Officer at Hoag, discusses her background and the digital health ecosystem at Hoag in this episode. With a focus on connecting with patients through telehealth, Kathy elaborates on the challenges and opportunities in the digital health space.
Developing a Digital Healthcare Ecosystem
As Chief Digital Officer, Kathy has taken the lead in developing a digital healthcare ecosystem for Hoag. She describes how her team is in constant conversation with patients and consumers to stay close to them and understand their needs to tailor digital solutions accordingly. She also believes that telehealth is now becoming table stakes, and home health is ready for disruption.
The Future of Healthcare
Kathy believes that the future of healthcare will involve more startups tackling small, focused problems using technology such as AI, virtual care, and at-home care. She also discusses the challenges she anticipates over the next two years, such as ensuring that new products and technologies are actually improving health outcomes, and competing with other industries for top-tier talent.
Disrupting Niche-Focused Areas
Kathy sees the next level of digital health disruption coming from niche-focused areas. This means that startups and established players in the healthcare industry must focus on specific problems and use digital solutions to solve them. By doing so, they can make a significant impact on overall health outcomes.
Overall, Kathy is optimistic about the potential of digital health and its role in improving health outcomes. With a focus on patient needs and niche-focused problem-solving, the industry is on track for more disruption and innovation in the coming years.
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This episode aired on 10/10/2022 and can be listened here.
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