The Future of Digital Transformation in Health Care: Harvard Medical School Talks with Industry Professionals
Industry professionals give insights on health care digital transformation
Industry professionals give insights on health care digital transformation
Industry leaders are at the forefront of digital transformation in health care and play an important role in how it will drive product development, clinical care, research, and progress yet to be imagined.
“Several factors are pushing providers toward a more organized and determined pursuit of digital transformation,” including quality, safety, and cost pressures; telehealth adoption; and AI and new opportunities, note John Glaser, PhD, and Stanley Shaw, MD, PhD, faculty leads at Harvard Medical School (HMS) Corporate Learning, in their paper titled "Digital Transformation Success: What Can Health Care Providers Learn from Other Industries?".
As a community of health care researchers, advocates, and leaders, it is crucial that we navigate this changing landscape successfully and develop the skills required to face these changes. Health care leaders who have successfully completed the HMS Global Health Care Leaders, Leading Digital Transformation in Health Care, and Accelerate/AccelerateEX programs recently shared their insights on how digital innovations will transform health care and those within the field. Here is some of what they had to say.
"Personalized treatments, constant health monitoring, and interoperability of medical records."Maria Alejandra Huamani Davila — Chief of Service, Doctor + |
"Enhanced patient engagement, data-driven insights and precision medicine, and streamlined health care delivery and efficiency."Masood Nazir — GP, Managing Partner and Medical Director Integrated Care and Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO), NHS Birmingham & Solihull ICB |
"Management of interdisciplinary teams, knowledge of technological trends, agility, and adaptability."Maria Alejandra Huamani Davila — Chief of Service, Doctor + |
"Technological acumen; adaptability and agility; collaboration and communication; ethical and patient-centric approach; and strategic vision."Masood Nazir — GP, Managing Partner and Medical Director Integrated Care and Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO), NHS Birmingham & Solihull ICB |
"The future of health care is moving towards global access through digital technology."Nina Mezu-Nwaba — PharmD., MPH, MSC, CAPT USPHS — Deputy Office Director, Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices FDA/CDRH, Department of Health and Human Services |
"The future of health care will be scalable, sustainable, and personalized."Taffeta Yamaguchi — Global Scientific Project Manager, Medical Affairs, Retinal Health at Boehringer Ingelheim |
"Listen, embrace, and embark on a journey with the patients to find the best treatments."Divya Ramkumar — Capability Lead Regions at Boehringer Ingelheim |
"We have entered an era where the health care landscape is flooded with transformative advancements in personalized medicine, technology innovation, and patient-centric care, leading to improved health outcomes for patients and communities."Alysa Langburt — Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Envoya Bio |
"A multi-channel integrated approach to prevention and treatment at all stages of health and disease."Kathleen Kozak — Medical Director at UHA |
"AI-powered health care supporting precision medicine will revolutionize the future."Dr. Samina Ajaz Hussain — Senior Patient Safety Physician at Boehringer Ingelheim |
Moving forward, it is crucial for health care organizations and professionals to embrace these insights and help shape the health care landscape so that it empowers individuals and leads to enhanced patient experiences and healthier communities.
Call to action, maybe: Industry professionals turn to HMS for custom corporate learning programs that bring industry leaders together and leave a lasting impact on participants. To provide these programs, HMS leverages faculty expertise from throughout the School and the entire Harvard University community to share with health care teams. To learn about HMS Corporate Learning custom programs, read about the approach or hear from clients themselves.
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