David Clayton

In this Panda Perspectives episode, Duke Health’s David Claxton shares insights on measuring digital health ROI, drawing from his experience in both health systems and as a former digital health vendor. He discusses challenges in validating ROI claims, the importance of realistic vendor partnerships, and the surprising under-prioritization of clinic time savings. David highlights Duke’s AI-driven efforts to improve provider workflows, reduce burnout, and enhance patient care, emphasizing the need for trust, collaboration, and tangible outcomes in digital health adoption.

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