Rice University and Houston Methodist have established the Digital Health Institute, a collaborative initiative aimed at transforming healthcare through technology and expertise. This multiyear partnership combines Houston Methodist’s academic medical research capabilities with Rice’s strengths in engineering and AI to develop innovative solutions that enhance patient care, boost operational efficiency, and promote equitable healthcare access. Led by prominent figures from both institutions, the institute will focus on key areas such as AI-driven disease diagnosis, predictive analytics, remote patient monitoring, personalized medicine, advanced imaging technologies, and expanded telemedicine services.

Rice University and Houston Methodist Launch Digital Health Institute to Transform Healthcare Rice University

Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting digital collaboration tools to improve patient care and team communication, as demonstrated by Moffitt Cancer Center, which implemented Zoom for telemedicine following a successful pilot in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic drastically shifted telemedicine visits from 15% to nearly 87% in just two years. Moffitt created a secure telehealth system that integrates Zoom with its electronic health records, enabling efficient remote post-operative care and enhancing patient access to advanced cancer treatment. Similarly, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center utilizes advanced audiovisual technology and platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams to foster collaboration in its facilities.

Telehealth Revolution: How Digital Tools Transform Cancer Care Delivery HealthTech Magazine

Nari Gopala has been appointed as the chief digital officer at Mayo Clinic, succeeding Rita Khan. Previously the senior vice president and chief digital officer at Kaiser Permanente, Gopala brings significant experience from roles at Amazon Web Services and Sony Online Entertainment. In his new position, he will collaborate with Dr. Brad Leibovich to enhance Mayo Clinic's digital capabilities and support its digital transformation initiatives, aiming to improve healthcare delivery and operational efficiency.

Mayo Clinic Appoints Nari Gopala as Chief Digital Officer to Drive Innovation Becker's Hospital Review

Geisinger Health System is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its value-based care initiatives, aiming to deliver targeted care to patients. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Narayana Murali noted that this strategy has positively impacted patient outcomes, building on the foundation established with the Keystone Accountable Care Organization in 2013 and recent collaboration with Risant Health to further these efforts. The COVID-19 pandemic spurred significant technological advancements, leading to the creation of the Geisinger Intelligent Automation Hub, which implemented a variety of bots and automations that have collectively saved nearly 897,000 hours of labor while enhancing efficiency in areas such as COVID-19 testing and vaccine scheduling.

Geisinger Health System Transforms Patient Care with AI Innovations AMA

Rice University and Houston Methodist have established the Digital Health Institute, a collaborative initiative aimed at transforming healthcare through technology and expertise. This multiyear partnership combines Houston Methodist’s academic medical research capabilities with Rice’s strengths in engineering and AI to develop innovative solutions that enhance patient care, boost operational efficiency, and promote equitable healthcare access. Led by prominent figures from both institutions, the institute will focus on key areas such as AI-driven disease diagnosis, predictive analytics, remote patient monitoring, personalized medicine, advanced imaging technologies, and expanded telemedicine services.

Rice University and Houston Methodist Launch Digital Health Institute to Transform Healthcare Rice University

Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting digital collaboration tools to improve patient care and team communication, as demonstrated by Moffitt Cancer Center, which implemented Zoom for telemedicine following a successful pilot in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic drastically shifted telemedicine visits from 15% to nearly 87% in just two years. Moffitt created a secure telehealth system that integrates Zoom with its electronic health records, enabling efficient remote post-operative care and enhancing patient access to advanced cancer treatment. Similarly, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center utilizes advanced audiovisual technology and platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams to foster collaboration in its facilities.

Telehealth Revolution: How Digital Tools Transform Cancer Care Delivery HealthTech Magazine

Nari Gopala has been appointed as the chief digital officer at Mayo Clinic, succeeding Rita Khan. Previously the senior vice president and chief digital officer at Kaiser Permanente, Gopala brings significant experience from roles at Amazon Web Services and Sony Online Entertainment. In his new position, he will collaborate with Dr. Brad Leibovich to enhance Mayo Clinic's digital capabilities and support its digital transformation initiatives, aiming to improve healthcare delivery and operational efficiency.

Mayo Clinic Appoints Nari Gopala as Chief Digital Officer to Drive Innovation Becker's Hospital Review

Geisinger Health System is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its value-based care initiatives, aiming to deliver targeted care to patients. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Narayana Murali noted that this strategy has positively impacted patient outcomes, building on the foundation established with the Keystone Accountable Care Organization in 2013 and recent collaboration with Risant Health to further these efforts. The COVID-19 pandemic spurred significant technological advancements, leading to the creation of the Geisinger Intelligent Automation Hub, which implemented a variety of bots and automations that have collectively saved nearly 897,000 hours of labor while enhancing efficiency in areas such as COVID-19 testing and vaccine scheduling.

Geisinger Health System Transforms Patient Care with AI Innovations AMA