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The Battle Against Health Disinformation—featuring Dr. Geeta Nayyar

In a landscape where resources are scarce, the consequences ripple through healthcare, leading to physician burnout, a crumbling trust between patients and their caregivers, and misinformation and disinformation in the healthcare system.  Today&#39;s guest, a former Chief Medical Officer at Salesforce, adeptly bridges clinical medicine, business, and digital health, making her a vital advocate in the fight against health misinformation. Join hosts Dr. Gautam Gulati and Dr. Jessica Shepherd as they welcome <a href="https://www.drgeetanayyar.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Geeta Nayyar</a> or Dr. G, a distinguished rheumatologist, and a recognized leader in health information technology. Her book, &quot;<a href="https://www.drgeetanayyar.com/dead-wrong-book" target="_blank">Dead Wrong</a>,&quot; delves into healthcare misinformation, drawing from her wealth of experience. Tune in as Dr. Nayyar uncovers the historical roots of misinformation and disinformation in the healthcare realm, shedding light on the evolution of this pervasive issue and the need for regulation during this age of digital technology. Plus, the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the patient-physician relationship. Topics Covered<ul><li>Dr. Nayyar discusses the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation in the digital age and its impact on healthcare</li><li>The significance of trust in the patient-physician relationship and the challenges associated with building and maintaining trust in the healthcare system</li><li>How AI is impacting the patient-physician relationship</li><li>Why there needs to be standardization in healthcare practices to improve patient outcomes </li><li>How a lack of resources is leading to physician burnout and broken trust with patients.</li><li>Dr. Nayyar provides insights into the historical context of misinformation and disinformation in healthcare</li><li>The critical need for regulation in the healthcare industry in the era of digital technology to combat misinformation and disinformation</li></ul>Connect with Dr. Geeta Nayyar (Dr. G)<ul><li><a href="https://www.drgeetanayyar.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Geeta Nayyar </a></li><li>Dr. G on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drgnayyar/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li>Dr. G on <a href="https://twitter.com/drgnayyar" target="_blank">X</a></li><li>Dr. Geeta Nayyar on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/geetanayyar/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>  </li></ul>Connect with Dr. Gautam Gulati &amp; Dr. Jessica Shepherd <ul><li><a href="https://www.hlth.com/" target="_blank">HLTH</a></li><li>Dr. Gulati on <a href="https://twitter.com/drgautamgulati" target="_blank">X</a> </li><li>Dr. Gulati on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautamgulati" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.drjessicashepherd.com/about" target="_blank">Dr. Jessica Shepherd MD </a></li><li>Dr. Shepherd on <a href="https://twitter.com/JShepherd_MD" target="_blank">X</a> </li></ul>Resources <ul><li>&#39;<a href="https://www.drgeetanayyar.com/dead-wrong-book" target="_blank">DEAD WRONG</a>&#39; by Dr. Geeta Nayyar </li></ul>

S4 E38: The Battle Against Health Disinformation—featuring Dr. Geeta Nayyar

Exploring Partnerships in Healthcare

Engaging in partnerships can lead to much more profound and widespread change. In this episode, Judith Kulich, Managing Principal - Patient Health &amp; Equity and Americas West Region at ZS, shares valuable insights and perspectives on the topic of health equity partnerships in the healthcare industry. Judith delves into the expanding focus of healthcare organizations to address broader drivers of health beyond genetics and medical care, and how they are adapting to address social determinants of health. She discusses the importance of partnerships in tackling health equity, providing examples of successful collaborations between healthcare organizations, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. The conversation also delves into the challenges and key strategies for forging effective health equity partnerships, along with the essential elements to ensure the success and replicability of these partnerships. Throughout the interview, Judith emphasizes the importance of collaboration and the collective effort required to drive change in health equity. Stay tuned as we uncover the thoughtful approach to health equity and the innovative strategies shaping the future of healthcare. About Judith Kulich:Judith serves as ZS’s lead for patient health and equity, focused on partnering with clients across the healthcare industry to drive meaningful progress in health equity. She is also an elected member of ZS’s Shareholders’ Council where she serves as the environmental, social and governance (ESG) program chair. Judith has spent much of her 20-plus years in the healthcare industry focused on drug development and bringing medicines to market globally. In recent years she has expanded her work into healthcare payers and providers, bringing sectors together around a common aim of addressing both disparities in care and global health inequities. She has led industry collaborations and ZS’s investments and actively contributed to global health equity partnerships. Judith established and ran ZS’s pipeline and launch strategy practice area and led ZS’s firm-wide practice council. Internally, she led ZS’s San Francisco office and was one of the founders of Women@ZS and our philanthropic arm, ZS Cares, both of which she is still actively involved in today. Judith holds an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.S. in industrial engineering and operations research from the University of California, Berkeley. Things You’ll Learn:<ul><li>There is a growing appetite for collaboration in the healthcare industry, with a myriad of partners eager to expand the impact they can have on health equity. </li><li>Building trust, humility, and compliance considerations are essential components in forging effective health equity partnerships. </li><li>Despite challenges, organizations can navigate and overcome the barriers, leading to productive and impactful collaborations.</li><li>When it comes to successful initiatives, the focus should be on replicability rather than scaling. </li><li>By recognizing what works well in one partnership and employing a &quot;lift and shift&quot; approach, organizations can leverage proven strategies and experiences to reach diverse patient communities effectively.</li></ul> Resources:<ul><li>Connect with and follow Judith Kulich on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithkulich/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Follow ZS on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/zs-associates/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Visit the ZS website <a href="https://www.zs.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul>

S4 E12: Exploring Partnerships in Healthcare

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The Digital Evolution in Pharma—featuring Pierre Leurent and Sai Shankar

Digital health solutions can enhance medications and improve patients’ experiences and outcomes. In this episode of the HLTH Matters Podcast, Pierre Leurent and Sai Shankar, presidents of Aptar Digital Health, discuss how they create patient-centric software solutions and digital devices to leverage drugs across multiple areas. ADH addresses patient needs through digital interventions, data solutions, and support services throughout their treatment journey. Pierre and Sai explain how technology can be a great way to guide patients with complex medications, empower them, and manage them continuously in a proactive manner. Aptar Digital Health also approaches digital evolution through research and development, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. Tune in to learn more about how Aptar Digital Health uses technology to impact patients positively! About Pierre Leurent:Pierre Leurent, President of Aptar Digital Health, is the CEO and co-founder of Voluntis, a leading digital therapeutic company acquired by Aptar group in 2021. Pierre has over 20 years of experience in digital health in the United States and Europe. Prior to starting Voluntis, he worked at GE Healthcare, in its medical imaging software division, and at HealthCenter Internet Services, a vendor of EMR solutions based in Silicon Valley.  He is a founding Director of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance, of which he served as Chairman and a member of Advamed’s Digital Health Executive Leadership Group. Pierre previously co-chaired the digital therapeutics task force of the Personal Connected Health Alliance, a member of HIMSS, and chaired the eHealth France Alliance. He holds an MS from Ecole Centrale Paris. About Sai Shankar:Sai has more than 20 years of experience across the pharmaceuticals, medical device, and digital health business verticals. He has been an intrapreneur at Aptar, building the Digital Health division. Prior to joining Aptar in 2017, Sai worked for 15 years at Allergan and Sanofi. As the President of Aptar Digital Health, Sai is responsible for the overall P&amp;L of the business. In addition to the organic growth of the connected devices business, he has overseen the acquisition of digital health companies (Voluntis and Cohero Health) as well as equity investments in various startups like Propeller Health, Sonmol (China), and Navia (India). Things You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Voluntis was acquired by Aptar last year, a big investment on their part in the digital space.</li><li>Aptar is a publicly traded company that makes technology to optimize the effectiveness and adherence of drugs across many therapeutic areas.</li><li>Aptar Digital Health falls under the pharma segment of the Aptar organization.</li><li>Digital technology can provide guidance to patients to help them self-manage and be more connected with their healthcare team remotely.</li><li>Making data available to care teams remotely brings clinical benefits and generates savings for the healthcare system.</li><li>Aptar Digital Health has one of the largest portfolios of collaborations in digital therapeutics in the global pharma market.</li><li>Enhancing patient experiences lead to better engagement and in turn, outcomes.</li></ul> Resources:<ul><li>Connect with and follow Pierre Leurent on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-leurent-ab332/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Connect with and follow Sai Shankar on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sai-shankar-75698b9/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Follow Aptar Digital Health on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aptardigitalhealth" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Discover the Aptar Digital Health <a href="https://aptardigitalhealth.com/" target="_blank">Website</a>!</li></ul>

S3 Ep47: The Digital Evolution in Pharma—featuring Pierre Leurent and Sai Shankar

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S4 E38: The Battle Against Health Disinformation—featuring Dr. Geeta Nayyar

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