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It’s About Time Healthcare Had a Geek Squad

Healthcare providers are discovering that specialized tech support could unlock better patient outcomes in home-based care settings

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By Brian Urban · Ben ZenielloBest Buy HealthBrian UrbanFinthrive
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Healthcare providers are discovering that specialized tech support could unlock better patient outcomes in home-based care settings

As healthcare embraces technological innovation, could bringing a Geek Squad service approach from companies like Best Buy Health lead this transformation? The sector is witnessing a seismic shift with the integration of advanced technology and home-based care. Gastroenterological issues have surged by 20% in the past decade, highlighting the need for this tech-driven approach to diagnosis and treatment.

The sector is witnessing a seismic shift with the integration of advanced technology and home-based care.

The crucial question in this dynamic is: How can tech support services akin to a Geek Squad change the face of healthcare delivery and management, particularly in gastroenterology?

On today's episode of Healthcare Rethink, a FinThrive podcast, the spotlight shines on Best Buy Health's methodical fusion of technology into healthcare. Host Brian Urban engages with Ben Zaniello, MD MPH, the Chief Medical Officer at Best Buy Health, in a discussion that promises to unravel how technology can lead to unprecedented improvements in patient outcomes and the overall healthcare experience.

Main Points of Conversation:

  • Exploring the pivotal role of Best Buy Health in pioneering patient-focused technology
  • Examining the transformative effects of telehealth on managing chronic conditions
  • Assessing the potential of AI and in-home technological advancements in early disease detection and ongoing health monitoring

Dr. Ben Zaniello is a pioneer in healthcare technology and the Chief Medical Officer at Best Buy Health. His impressive career, interwoven with significant medical practice and innovation, is marked by his education from prestigious institutions and numerous accolades in the field of medical technology.

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Brian Urban
Brian UrbanDirector of Innovation & Emerging Markets

Brian Urban has a deep skill set in health promotion and product development for rare disease and senior populations with Large Health Plans and Specialty Pharmacy. Urban has served as a speaker on such topics for the Alzheimer’s Association, Obediah Cole Prostate Cancer Foundation, Cigna Corp and Utica University Institute for the study of integrative healthcare. Urban has received a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology-Health Promotion, Masters of Business Administration in Market Development and is currently completing a Masters in Public Health at Dartmouth College. Urban is currently a research-fellow sponsored by a Robert Wood Johnson Grant supporting Utica University public health research in Upstate New York.

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Brian Urban
Brian Urban

Director of Innovation & Emerging Markets

Brian Urban has a deep skill set in health promotion and product development for rare disease and senior populations with Large Health Plans and Specialty Pharmacy. Urban has served as a speaker on such topics for the Alzheimer’s Association, Obediah Cole Prostate Cancer Foundation, Cigna Corp and Utica University Institute for the study of integrative healthcare. Urban has received a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology-Health Promotion, Masters of Business Administration in Market Development and is currently completing a Masters in Public Health at Dartmouth College. Urban is currently a research-fellow sponsored by a Robert Wood Johnson Grant supporting Utica University public health research in Upstate New York.