Dr. Micky Tripathi, National Coordinator for Health IT at the Department of Health and Human Services, discusses the importance of leveraging technology to serve patients in healthcare. He emphasizes the need for an open, interoperable, and patient-centered ecosystem in healthcare technology, where innovation can thrive.
He also highlights the critical role of data sharing, patient-provider relationships, and policy incentives to promote better long-term patient care. Dr. Tripathi points out the gaps between technology and policy and calls for greater alignment to improve patient outcomes and health equity.
Key Takeaways
Technology should serve patients, not the other way around
Incentives and interoperability are essential for data sharing
Long-term patient-centered care needs structural reform
