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The Power of AI in Healthcare with ABridge’s Shiv Rao

“AI is perfectly suited to allow the clinician to focus on the most important customer, which is their patient,”- Dr. Shiv Rao AI technology can improve clinical workflows in healthcare while helping unburden providers and improve patient care, but what are the risks? <a href="https://www.abridge.com/about" target="_blank">Dr. Shiv Rao</a> has a background in medicine and engineering and experience in healthcare consulting and entrepreneurship. He is the co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.abridge.com/" target="_blank">Abridge</a>. This healthcare technology startup uses generative AI to generate real-time clinical guidance for healthcare providers to improve clinical workflows and patient care by unburdening healthcare professionals through automating documentation and providing real-time insights to clinicians.  On this episode of Live at ViVE, Dr. Rao joins host Dr. Gautam Gulati to discuss the potential of Abridge technology in clinical practice to offer clinicians more space to focus on their patients and connect fragmented care.  Dr. Rao shares the goal of the technology and its different uses. He also walks us through the potential unintended consequences of AI while stressing the importance of having a human in the loop and building trust in the technology.  Listen in as Dr. Rao highlights the importance of this historical moment and how AI can be applied to solve the current healthcare challenges and make a significant impact. Topics Covered<ul><li>Dr. Rao introduces us to Abridge and how it uses AI to generate clinical guidance</li><li>How Abridge captures and utilizes important healthcare conversations in healthcare</li><li>How Abridge technology can help reduce clinician burnout and improve patient care </li><li>The potential for Abridge to be a one-stop solution</li><li>How Abridge works to improve clinical workflows for healthcare professionals</li><li>How AI helped to transform patient care during the pandemic</li><li>The role of AI in healthcare and the need for transparency, reliability, credibility, and human oversight</li></ul> Connect with Dr. Shiv Rao<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivdevrao/" target="_blank">Dr. Rao on LinkedIn </a><a href="https://twitter.com/shivdevrao" target="_blank">Dr. Rao on Twitter </a> Connect with Dr. Gautam Gulati &amp; Dr. Jessica Shepherd<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautamgulati" target="_blank">Dr. Gulati on LinkedIn </a><a href="https://twitter.com/drgautamgulati" target="_blank">Dr. Gulati on Twitter </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-shepherd-md-mba-facog-5ba9ab66" target="_blank">Dr. Shepherd on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://twitter.com/jshepherd_md" target="_blank">Dr. Shepherd on Twitter</a> Resources<a href="https://www.abridge.com/" target="_blank">Abridge</a><a href="https://www.viveevent.com/about-us" target="_blank">ViVE</a>

S2 E14: The Power of AI in Healthcare with ABridge’s Shiv Rao

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Live at ViVE: How to Safeguard Your Healthcare Organization from Cyber Threats

Cyberattacks are not just about data; they can disrupt critical healthcare services. In this episode, Steve Cagle, CEO of Clearwater, delves into the transformative impact of digital technology on healthcare delivery and highlights how technology improves operational efficiency, patient experience, and access to care in remote locations. With these advancements come cybersecurity challenges, with an alarming rise in cyberattacks targeting sensitive patient data, which is why he stresses the critical importance of prioritizing data security and patient safety, emphasizing that cybersecurity is not only about protecting data but also safeguarding lives. Steve also discusses Clearwater&#39;s approach to assisting healthcare organizations, including risk analysis, establishing a cybersecurity culture, and implementing scalable security programs aligned with industry standards. Moreover, he touches on recent developments in healthcare cybersecurity, such as the Department of Health and Human Services&#39; efforts to address cybersecurity concerns, and shares Clearwater&#39;s commitment to supporting smaller healthcare providers by offering comprehensive cybersecurity services through its Clear Advantage Program. Tune in and learn how to protect your organization and patients from cyber threats, while staying on top of your game! About Steve Cagle:Steve Cagle is CEO and a board member of Clearwater, a leading cybersecurity and compliance partner to organizations across the healthcare ecosystem. He assumed the CEO position at Clearwater in May 2018, bringing extensive experience leading, innovating, and scaling healthcare and technology businesses, including having guided a number of companies through critical transformation periods.  Formerly, Mr. Cagle was president and CEO of Moberg Pharma North America, a subsidiary of Moberg Pharma AB (OMX:MOB), a publicly traded Swedish pharmaceutical company. Prior to its acquisition by Moberg AB, Mr. Cagle was president and CEO of Alterna LLC, a consumer healthcare products company.  Prior to joining Alterna, Mr. Cagle was a principal and executive team member of Sparta Systems, Inc., a software company that provides enterprise quality and compliance management software to pharmaceutical and medical device companies. During his nine-year tenure with the company, he served in numerous leadership positions, including marketing, sales, operations, and product innovation, and was responsible for sales and marketing programs, which contributed to Sparta’s leadership position in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries and to its 100-fold sales growth.  Mr. Cagle serves as the executive chairman of CMP Pharma where he has guided its transformation to an institutionally owned specialty pharmaceutical company. He also serves on the board of the Association of Executives in Healthcare Information Security, one of the leading organizations advancing cybersecurity best practices across the industry. Mr. Cagle holds a Master of Business Administration from New York University&#39;s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Rutgers Business School in New Brunswick, N.J. Things You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Cyberattacks are not just about data; they can disrupt critical healthcare services.</li><li>Establishing a culture of cybersecurity is essential, with boards and executives being accountable.</li><li>The healthcare ecosystem requires a shared responsibility for cybersecurity.</li><li>Continuous risk analysis is essential to ensure organizations remain secure amid evolving threats.</li><li>Federal initiatives, like the HHS cybersecurity strategy, indicate an increased focus on healthcare cybersecurity.</li></ul> Resources:<ul><li>Connect with and follow Steve on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-cagle/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Learn more about Clearwater on their <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/clearwater-security-llc/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://clearwatersecurity.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.</li></ul>

Collaboration Rather Than Disruption in Healthcare Innovation – featuring Chitra

<a href="https://www.generalcatalyst.com/" target="_blank">General Catalyst</a> differentiates itself by including established companies in their portfolio, tackling problems holistically and having an appetite for long-term, multi-year commitments. One of their guiding principles includes building deep relationships while, simply, listening. And it’s working; their approach is affecting major change in the healthcare technology sphere. Chitra Nawbatt is the Global Head of Health Assurance Partnerships at General Catalyst, a global venture capital firm. Chitra leads strategic partnerships in the expansion and execution of the firm&#39;s Health Assurance mission to make quality healthcare more affordable and accessible. Before her career as a growth strategist, Chitra was the New York-based anchor for Reuters International TV, where her live broadcasts were seen by millions across the world. She is a graduate of Harvard Business School and the University of Toronto. On this episode of Live at ViVE, Chitra joins Dr. Gautam Gulati and Dr. Jordan Shlain to discuss General Catalyst’s mission to invest in healthcare technology companies that aim to improve healthcare access and affordability worldwide. Chitra reflects on the meaning of Health Assurance, General Catalyst’s foundational focus on human-to-human connections, deep relationship building and collaboration rather than disruption. Listen in to learn how innovating with a 360-degree view of a problem addresses all stakeholder needs, while maintaining alignment of economic interests. Topics Covered<ul><li>The geographic locations in which General Catalyst invests</li><li>What qualities General Catalyst seeks in choosing portfolio companies</li><li>How Health Assurance, or a strong base-level of quality healthcare, encapsulates Chitra’s vision for innovation in healthcare</li><li>How collaboration rather than disruption is a key differentiator in General Catalyst’s approach</li><li>How the pandemic accelerated rapid, forward-thinking change in healthcare, specifically in telehealth</li><li>Why it’s important to expand the vendor-vendee relationship to multistakeholder deep relationship-building</li><li>How problem solving with a 360-degree view increases success and stakeholder – provider, patient and payor – adoption of change</li><li>The ways Chitra uses listening, mutuality and human connection to solve problems</li><li>How mutuality begets progress and success at work and in life</li></ul> Connect with Chitra Nawbatt<a href="https://twitter.com/chitranawbatt" target="_blank">Chitra on Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chitranawbatt/" target="_blank">Chitra on LinkedIn</a> Connect with Dr. Gautam Gulati &amp; Dr. Jordan Shlain<a href="https://www.hlth.com/" target="_blank">HLTH</a><a href="https://twitter.com/drgautamgulati" target="_blank">Dr. Gulati on Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautamgulati" target="_blank">Dr. Gulati on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://twitter.com/drshlain" target="_blank">Dr. Shlain on Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjordanshlain/" target="_blank">Dr. Shlain on LinkedIn</a>

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Live at ViVE: Working Toward Health Equity with Data-Informed Decision-Making—fe

The US scores low on healthcare quality compared to other developed countries due in large part to inequities in the system. But how do we address the needs of underserved communities and improve outcomes for BIPOC populations? And what do we do when the data doesn’t tell the whole story? Jackie Ejuwa is Vice President of Health Transformation at <a href="https://healthreimagined.blueshieldca.com/" target="_blank">Blue Shield of California</a>, where she leads piloting, evaluation and scaling of new and innovative strategies in support of Blue Shield’s Health Reimagined strategy.  A healthcare futurist with a master’s in healthcare leadership, Jackie brings her deep and varied experience in the industry to her role as a health equity champion. On this episode of The Beat, Jackie joins hosts Dr. Jessica Shepherd and Dr. Gautam Gulati to explain what’s behind the health disparities in underserved populations. Jackie shares how she makes decisions around where to start working toward health equity, discussing Blue Shield of California’s most successful programs to address SDOH in underserved communities. Listen in for Jackie’s insight on recognizing when the data is mismatched from reality and learn how to leverage data-informed decision making to work toward health equity. Topics Covered<ul><li>Jackie’s role as VP of Health Transformation at Blue Shield of California</li><li>Why the US scores low on healthcare quality compared to other developed countries</li><li>Top contributing factors to health disparities in underserved populations</li><li>How Jackie makes decisions re: where to start working toward health equity</li><li>Strategies for building trust between underserved communities and health professionals</li><li>Seeing data from multiple perspectives when it seems mismatched from reality</li><li>How to imbed health equity in operations across a health organization</li><li>Jackie’s most successful pilot programs to address SDOH and reduce health disparities</li><li>Improvements in culturally inclusive dietary recommendations</li><li>What’s behind the lack of awareness around colon cancer in BIPOC communities</li><li>Shifting the medical education process to expand cultural competence</li></ul> Connect with Jackie Ejuwa<ul><li><a href="https://healthreimagined.blueshieldca.com/" target="_blank">Blue Shield of California</a></li><li><a href="https://news.blueshieldca.com/women-transforming-health-care-jackie-ejuwa" target="_blank">Jackie at Blue Shield of California</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackieejuwa/" target="_blank">Jackie on LinkedIn</a></li></ul> Connect with Dr. Gautam Gulati &amp; Dr. Jessica Shepherd<ul><li><a href="https://www.viveevent.com/" target="_blank">ViVE</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hlth.com/" target="_blank">HLTH</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/JShepherd_MD" target="_blank">Dr. Shepherd on Twitter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-shepherd-md-mba-5ba9ab66/" target="_blank">Dr. Shepherd on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/drgautamgulati" target="_blank">Dr. Gulati on Twitter </a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautamgulati" target="_blank">Dr. Gulati on LinkedIn </a></li></ul> Resources<ul><li><a href="https://news.blueshieldca.com/2024/03/12/blue-shield-of-california-and-zocalo-raising-awareness-of-colorectal-cancer-with-screenings-and-health-education" target="_blank">Cafecito, Cumbia and Salud</a></li><li><a href="https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB904/id/2764364" target="_blank">California Assembly Bill 904</a></li></ul>

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