Samant Virk is a neurologist and health care executive.

Revamping health care: Tackling outdated systems and shifting mindsets

Physician
August 28, 2023

Where do you start to update a system so deeply mired in antiquated technology and a culture so resistant to change?

Here’s where:

Health records requests. Why should I have to request my own medical records? When I do make a request, why does it take days to get them? Why do I have to physically pick them up? Why do I get a stack of papers, or, if I’m lucky, a CD? …

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Revamping health care: Tackling outdated systems and shifting mindsets

There’s no patient-centered care without patient-centered data

Physician
September 17, 2021

The problem

We are on the precipice of a data tidal wave in health care, which is exciting because it can transform lives. But it’s concerning because our health care system is not built to deliver this promise.

We are funneling data into an abyss of fragmented medical care. We will be left with fragmented data hidden behind account logins of thousands of devices and health care organization accounts.

Already today, patients and …

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There’s no patient-centered care without patient-centered data