Rady Children's CIO Champions Precision Medicine to Revolutionize Pediatric Care
This Week Health
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Albert Oriol, CIO of Rady Children’s Hospital, underscores the impact of precision medicine on healthcare during a recent interview, particularly in light of the hospital's upcoming merger with Children's Hospital of Orange County. He advocates for increased genetic testing of newborns and argues against neglecting technological advancements that can improve health outcomes. Facing challenges such as low Medicaid reimbursement and provider burnout, Oriol promotes the use of robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence to ease clinician workloads. Additionally, he highlights the hospital's dedication to integrating research with clinical practice through initiatives like the BeginNGS platform, which utilizes both human and AI resources to enhance genetic disease screening and treatment for newborns.
