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Innovations in Healthcare: A Discussion with Dr. Craig Joseph at HIMSS 2024

A pediatric doctor's unexpected pivot reveals how clinical expertise is reshaping healthcare technology from the inside out

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By Brian Urban · Brian UrbanDr. Craig JosephFinthriveHealthcare Rethink Podcast
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A pediatric doctor's unexpected pivot reveals how clinical expertise is reshaping healthcare technology from the inside out

Innovations in healthcare were easy to spot at the recent HIMSS 2024 conference. Healthcare Rethink's Brian Urban caught up with one of those innovators for a live discussion at HIMSS 2024. Their conversation opens a window and dialogue into the cutting-edge trends reshaping healthcare technology today.

This episode features Dr. Craig Joseph, the Chief Medical Officer at Nordic Global Consulting and a seasoned author, discussing his transition from pediatric practice to healthcare technology. Specifically, they explore the evolution of digital transformation and innovations in healthcare, a journey from simple electronic record implementations to sophisticated, user-friendly systems that significantly enhance care delivery.

The evolution of digital transformation and innovations in healthcare, a journey from simple electronic record implementations to sophisticated, user-friendly systems that significantly enhance care delivery.

Dr. Joseph shared insights into integrating technology in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of making complex systems accessible and efficient for healthcare professionals and patients. The dialogue also touched on challenges like cybersecurity in the healthcare sector and the critical role of continuous innovation and adaptation in effectively facing these threats.

The critical role of continuous innovation and adaptation in effectively facing these threats.

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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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About the Expert

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.