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Kathy Azeez-Narain

Chief Digital and Customer Innovation Officer

Hoag Hospital

Newport Beach, CA

At Hoag Hospital, Ms. Azeez-Narain has led the design and implementation of a digital ecosystem that seamlessly connects patients to their care journey. She developed the Hoag “Compass” app to empower preventive wellness engagement and the “Nona” app, which supports expectant and new mothers with personalized digital guidance. Focused on accessibility and inclusivity, her strategy emphasizes creating tools that serve diverse patient populations while strengthening the provider-patient relationship. Drawing from a successful tenure at American Express, she has applied sophisticated digital product and marketing strategies to elevate healthcare experiences and position Hoag as a leader in consumer-first innovation. Ms. Azeez-Narain’s leadership has contributed to Hoag’s ranking as the top hospital in Orange County, Calif. and its continued excellence in women’s health and robotic surgery.

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