Future of Healthcare - Episode Details
What you’ll get out of this episode:
- Pandemic Reflections: Both guests share their unique pandemic experiences and the rapid adaptations their organizations had to implement.
- Population Health Management: Pranam discusses The Garage’s role in managing over 15 million patients and their focus on value-based care.
- Future of Healthcare: The discussion includes how the healthcare industry can learn from the pandemic to improve population health management and preparedness for future crises.
- Collaborative Efforts: The episode covers how The Garage and SOMOS collaborated during the pandemic, showcasing effective partnership and crisis management.
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Introduction
In this insightful episode of the Slice of Healthcare podcast, Jared welcomes Pranam Ben, founder and CEO of The Garage, and John Dionisio, CIO of SOMOS Community Care. Recorded in person at The Garage’s offices in downtown Orlando, this discussion delves deep into the challenges and transformations in the healthcare sector brought on by the pandemic and looks forward to the future of healthcare.
Reflecting on the Pandemic
Pranam and John shared their firsthand experiences during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, from setting up testing and vaccination sites to adapting corporate strategies overnight. They discussed the unique challenges faced, including logistical issues like managing ultra-cold freezers for vaccine storage, and the all-hands-on-deck approach that brought diverse groups together, from state police to forest rangers.
Future Directions in Healthcare
Looking ahead, the conversation turned to the lessons learned from the pandemic and how these could shape future responses. Both leaders emphasized the importance of preparedness and infrastructure in preventing future pandemics, not just managing them. They highlighted the need for enhanced systems of communication and collaboration across healthcare providers, patients, and community organizations.
The Role of Technology in Healthcare Evolution
Technology’s pivotal role in transforming healthcare was a key topic. Pranam illustrated how The Garage leverages technology for population health management, emphasizing a patient-first approach in their operations across 34 states. The future, as discussed, involves integrating social care more deeply with healthcare, facilitated by partnerships with community-based organizations.
Final Thoughts
As the episode wrapped up, both guests agreed that while the healthcare industry has made progress in pandemic response, there’s still a lot to be done to prevent the next global health crisis. They emphasized the need for continuous improvements in healthcare systems to boost readiness and response capabilities. Their goal is a future where health crises can be handled more efficiently and with better planning.
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