Lessons in Health IT from a Corporate Veteran

Jun 5, 2024

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Dr. George Mathew, an experienced internal medicine physician and current Chief Medical Officer at Datalys, joins Bradley Block to discuss his diverse career spanning corporate giants like GE, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, and more. Dr. Mathew delves into his decision to pursue an MBA, his varied roles in digital health and AI, and the lessons he's learned from advising startups. He highlights the importance of embracing technology to drive healthcare innovation and shares personal stories that shaped his career choices. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the intersection of medicine, business, and technology, offering listeners valuable insights into non-traditional career paths for physicians.

BIO

Dr. George Mathew is an internal medicine physician with over 20 years of experience in corporate roles at top companies such as GE, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Aetna, and Hewlett Packard. He specializes in digital health and artificial intelligence applied to healthcare. Currently, Dr. Mathew serves as the Chief Medical Officer of North America at Datalys, a global health IT company providing solutions for clinical trials and care delivery. With an MBA from Duke's Health Sector Management program, Dr. Mathew brings a unique perspective on the integration of technology and business in healthcare. He is also an experienced advisor for startups, leveraging his extensive corporate and clinical background to drive healthcare innovation.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

04:10:255 - Advice for physicians considering an MBA today.

05:01:421 - Dr. Matthew's extensive job history and the reasons behind frequent career changes.

07:18:638 - Introduction to change management and its relevance in healthcare.

09:14:153 - Early career experiences at GE and Goldman Sachs.

11:12:558 - The significance of networking and connections from an MBA program.

13:18:215 - Dr. Matthew's return to clinical practice and its challenges.

17:03:694 - Realities of being on advisory boards and differentiating from board of directors roles.

20:59:726 - Organic opportunities and matchmaking services for advisory roles.

27:31:502 - The pressure and ethical challenges in finance compared to healthcare.

31:42:782 - What to expect from Dr. George Matthew's future podcast episodes.

32:28:782 - The role of technology in changing healthcare behaviors and business models.

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