In recent years, we've seen a surge in healthcare technology startups, which has led to a significant increase in the number of clinicians transitioning from working in a clinical setting to working in a technology startup. And why not? Clinicians have a wealth of knowledge and expertise when it comes to patient care, which is crucial when developing new healthcare technologies.
Now, let's take a look at some statistics. According to a recent report by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), over 50% of healthcare IT professionals have clinical experience. That's right - over half of the people working in healthcare technology have a background in clinical care.
But why are clinicians making the transition to healthcare technology? Well, for one, technology has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. It can help improve patient outcomes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. And who better to develop and implement these technologies than those who have firsthand experience working in the healthcare industry?
So, what does the future hold for clinicians in healthcare technology startups? Well, it's safe to say that the demand for healthcare technology is only going to increase, which means that there will be plenty of opportunities for clinicians to make the transition. And with their firsthand experience and expertise, they're sure to make a significant impact on the industry.
Episode # 18, we explore the journey of clinician to technology by welcoming Sarah Zweifach, MD, MBA of Story Health, and Zain Syed, PharmD of AmerisourceBergen!
Sarah Zweifach, MD, MBA: Product Lead at Story Health
At Story Health, Sarah is focused on building virtual specialty care programs and services. Sarah has built both physician and patient-facing tools and experiences at healthcare companies including McKesson, Zephyr Health, Bayesian Health, and AliveCor. She is also a former Rock Health fellow and is on the global advisory council of NODE Health, a consortium of 20+ hospital systems and ecosystem partners that serves as a home for digital medicine evidence. She holds a B.A. in Human Biology from Brown University, and an MD, MBA from New York University.
Zain Syed, PharmD: Product Manager for AmerisourceBergen
Zain is in charge of their clinical-facing analytics platforms. Before that, he was an oncology pharmacist for 10 years.
Zain has a passion for digital healthcare and has a newsletter and podcast Digital Thoughts!
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Episode #18: Clinician to Technology: Sarah Zweifach Story Health and Zain Syed Digital Thoughts