In this episode we are joined by Mark Coticchia, Innovation, Technology Commercialization, and Venture Development Leader at Baptist Health Innovations, to discuss the opportunities & challenges surrounding Baptist Health’s growth & innovation, aspects of healthcare that are primed for IT disruption, and more.
Summary
Baptist Health Innovations: Opportunities and Challenges for Healthcare Disruption
Meet Mark Coticchia, Innovations, Technology Commercialization and Venture Development Leader
Mark Coticchia, Corporate Vice President of Innovations at Baptist Health South Florida, is a well-known leader in consulting, early stage venture development, and technology management. He believes that the pandemic and aging population provide significant opportunities for healthcare innovation. While healthcare has been lagging in IT disruption, Coticchia sees potential for back office efficiency, patient engagement, and clinical improvement. He is particularly interested in solutions for workforce recruitment and retention as well as chronic disease management. To address these challenges, Coticchia is utilizing an open innovation model that leverages solutions like data and remote patient monitoring to engage patients, and big data and analytics to drive efficiencies in clinical care and operations.
Baptist Health Drives Innovation through Data, Knowhow, and Engagement
Baptist Health is also leading the charge in driving innovation within the healthcare industry by focusing on data, knowhow, and engagement with the tech-based ecosystem in South Florida. They have worked with organizations like the Knight Foundation to train healthcare professionals in the innovative arts to help cultivate the skills and knowledge necessary for disruptive healthcare solutions.
Challenges and Solutions for Healthcare Disruption
One of the major challenges for healthcare disruption is the industry's resistance to change. However, with the explosion of healthcare data and the need for greater efficiency and engagement, healthcare disruption has become more necessary than ever. Coticchia is leading the charge to help healthcare organizations embrace disruption and find solutions to long-standing challenges by using innovative solutions that prioritize patient care and focus on clinical improvement. One example of this is the use of data and analytics to streamline clinical care and operations, allowing for better access and more efficient processes.
Conclusion
Overall, Baptist Health Innovations is driving the innovation we need to transform the healthcare industry. Coticchia and his team are leading the way by fostering an innovative culture that prioritizes data, knowhow, and engagement with the tech-based ecosystem in South Florida. With a focus on solutions that prioritize patient care and increase efficiency and engagement, Baptist Health Innovations is poised to drive healthcare technology forward in exciting and dynamic ways.
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This episode aired on 10/31/2022 and can be listened here.
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