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HLTH: Redesigning the Aging Journey with Preeti Kaur

Episode Summary

Binding technology innovation with compassion to increase the capacity to take care of older adults at home. In this episode, Preeti Kaur, Executive Vice President, Head of Engineering and Data at Honor Technology, shares insights into her company’s mission to empower older adults to age with dignity at home and the unique challenges of in-home care. She talks about the company’s bold use of technology, including machine learning and AI, to enhance care matching and improve care quality. Preeti offers inspiring advice to women in tech, advocating for confidence and perseverance in a field that benefits from diverse perspectives. She also brings some insights into the future of healthcare innovation and the balance of "high tech, high touch" for impactful patient care. Tune in to discover how technology and compassion come together to empower dignified, impactful in-home care for older adults!

Episode Notes

About Preeti Kaur:

Preeti Kaur is the Executive Vice President and Head of Engineering and Data at Honor Technology. With a background in engineering leadership roles at Adobe and Carta, Preeti combines technical expertise with a mission-driven focus on improving patient care through innovation.

Things You’ll Learn:

  1. Honor Technology is reshaping in-home care for older adults by blending technology and human compassion.
  2. Insights into the challenges and solutions for providing specialized care, such as dementia support, in-home settings.
  3. The role of AI and machine learning in enhancing care matching and creating predictive health models.
  4. Advice for women and minorities in tech to confidently bring their perspectives to the table.
  5. Bold moves Honor is making in healthcare, including the concept of “care bots” for real-time patient monitoring.

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