In this episode, we are joined by Omer Awan, Chief Data & Digital Officer at Atrium Health, to discuss his focus on personalization of care, virtual health, AI, & robotic processing automation, leveraging technology to help bridge the care gap in behavioral healthcare, and more.
Summary
Personalization of Care and AI in Healthcare
In this episode, we sit down with Omer Awan, Chief Data & Digital Officer at Atrium Health, to discuss his thoughts on the personalization of care, virtual health, AI, and robotic processing automation. He shares his views on how leveraging technology can help bridge the care gap in behavioral healthcare and more.
Meet Omer Awan, Chief Data & Digital Officer
Omer Awan is the Chief Data and Digital Officer at Atrium Health. With a strong background in healthcare technology, he is excited about the consumerization and personalization of healthcare, telehealth, and predictive analytics. Mr. Awan believes that mental health, health equity, and genomics are prime for IT disruption, and is passionate about using technology to improve patient outcomes.
The Role of AI and Genomics in Personalized Care
Genomics information can play a key role in personalized care, and AI can help improve diagnosis, identify treatments, and predict clinical outcomes. Mr. Awan discusses how healthcare organizations can leverage data and innovative technologies to provide more personalized care to patients, and how organizations can make the most of these technologies in a responsible and ethical way.
Challenges Facing Healthcare in the Digital Space
While the potential benefits of using technology in healthcare are enormous, there are still many challenges to overcome. Mr. Awan shares his insights on some of the main challenges healthcare is facing in the digital space, including data governance, ethical challenges, and the use of Artificial Intelligence. He also talks about the importance of building trust with patients and ensuring that healthcare technology is used in a way that is both beneficial and secure.
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This episode aired on 11/08/2022 and can be listened here.
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