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Transforming Healthcare with a Digital-First, Data-First Approach: Pranam Ben, Founder & CEO of The Garage

Episode Summary

The key to scaling value-based care lies in a digital-first, data-first approach that prioritizes human-centricity. In this episode, Pranam Ben, Founder and CEO of The Garage, explores how his organization is transforming healthcare through value-based care and a digital-first, data-first approach. He explains how their platform integrates diverse data sources, social, lifestyle, and genetic, to provide a comprehensive view of patient health. Pranam discusses emerging trends like AI copilots, machine learning, and natural language processing, which simplify user experiences. He also shares real-world examples of how The Garage’s approach has led to cost savings, improved quality scores, and fraud detection. Tune in and learn how a digital-first, data-first approach can transform healthcare and drive better outcomes.

Episode Notes

About Pranam Ben:

Pranam Ben is a visionary entrepreneur and leader in healthcare technology, known for building and scaling cutting-edge, award-winning software solutions. As the founder of The Garage, he continues to drive innovation in health IT following the successful acquisition of Visions@work by NIIT Technologies in 2011. With extensive global business experience across the UK, Japan, India, and the UAE, Ben has been featured in Fast Company, CBS Money Watch, and MarketWatch. Recognized as an Orlando Business Journal CEO of the Year, he remains a driving force in healthcare innovation and digital transformation.

Things You’ll Learn:

• A digital-first, data-first architecture is essential for scaling value-based care, providing a comprehensive view of the patient's health, and enabling timely interventions.
• AI, particularly machine learning and natural language processing holds immense potential to transform healthcare by driving intelligence from data and creating simplified, personalized user experiences. It can also be applied to various use cases.
• Transitioning to a digital-first, data-first strategy requires a fundamental shift in organizational culture, prioritizing adaptability and a commitment to value-based care principles.
• Data alone is not enough; it must be contextualized and actionable to drive meaningful change in healthcare. This involves cleansing the data, preparing it for analysis, and leveraging technologies like AI to deliver relevant insights to healthcare providers and patients.
• To enable holistic care, a platform should extend its view of the patient beyond the walls of the clinic, providing insight into their community, daily habits, and lifestyle.

Resources:

• Connect with and follow Pranam Ben on LinkedIn.
• Learn more about The Garage on their LinkedIn and website.