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Welcome back to another episode of "Ditch the Labcoat," the podcast that explores the human side of healthcare beyond the sterile field. I'm your host, Dr. Mark Bonta, and today’s episode, we’re diving deep into healthcare innovation with a very special guest, Dr. Dante Morra.
Dr. Morra brings his extensive experience as president of Trillium Health Partner Solutions and chief clinical innovation officer at Trillium Health Partners to discuss the transformative wave of technology sweeping through healthcare. From virtual technology to monitoring systems, we’ll explore how the landscape of patient care is shifting and what that means for hospital admissions, personalized treatment, and the delicate balance of private and public interests.
We tackle the tough questions: Can innovations in data capture and connectivity truly prevent hospital admissions? How do we align business and payment models with technological advancements and the consumer experience in healthcare? And in a system traditionally resistant to risk-taking, how can innovation thrive without compromising patient safety?
Join us as we touch upon Dr. Morra’s motivation to improve health and reduce suffering through system change, and investigate how new business models, akin to the Netflix revolution, are disrupting traditional healthcare practices. Will the future of healthcare be more personalized, with AI, advanced organ printing, and even self-driving cars shaping our destiny? Or do the human touch and therapeutic alliances still hold the key to future medical breakthroughs?
Sit back, keep your lab coat off, and let’s delve into the dynamic and evolving world of healthcare innovation on this episode of "Ditch the Labcoat."
Timestamps :
03:47 Doctor Mora: Revolutionizing healthcare and conquering triathlons.
08:17 Uber revolutionizes food delivery; healthcare undergoes transformation.
11:17 Small hospitals face challenges in implementing technology.
15:55 Healthcare faces hidden risks, costs, and complexity.
19:29 Personal data usage changing medical diagnosis and support.
23:26 Remote health data accessibility and usefulness concerns.
25:57 Leverage technology and nurse support for wellness.
27:44 Complexity of patient care and aging inevitability.
32:00 Private enterprises sell unnecessary health monitoring services.
35:05 Technological change driving wealth distribution through capitalism.
39:07 Humans driving not so good, but improving.
41:17 AI aids radiologists, concerns about technology's role.
45:51 Lifestyle choices impact aging and health risks.
48:22 Regular monitoring and preventive care revolutionize healthcare.
52:10 Customized health platform frees up healthcare system.
55:47 Distinguishing between helpful medical info and trends.
56:46 Regular healthcare check-ups, screenings, and healthy habits.
Creators & Guests
What is Ditch The Labcoat?
Candid conversations between healthcare experts, every Wednesday at 5am EST on Labcoat.fm, your destination for evidence-based insights into the world of medicine, with no holds barred debate about hot topics in healthcare.
This is for all the closet doctors, nurses, pharmacists and all others who are deeply fascinated about medicine but view the headlines with science-based skepticism.