

Building a Single Source of Truth for Healthcare Data
Nov 29, 2023
Melisa Tucker, Head of Research Evidence Generation Program at Verily, brings her expertise in healthcare innovation to the table. She shares her vision for a unified source of healthcare data to enhance patient care and transform clinical research. The conversation highlights the growing receptiveness of the healthcare industry to technology, the potential of AI and unstructured data, and the importance of collaboration for career growth. Melisa emphasizes the need for an infrastructure that supports both research and improved healthcare delivery.
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Melisa Tucker's Career Journey
- Melisa Tucker shared her journey from chemistry major to healthcare innovation expert.
- She described growing Flatiron Health's real-world evidence business from a small startup to a major player.
Technology Acceptance in Healthcare
- Provider adoption of healthcare technology depends on easing clinical care and integrating into workflows.
- Recent advances and skepticism have increased curiosity and critical evaluation of AI in healthcare.
Vision for Unified Healthcare Data
- A unified, comprehensive healthcare data source could improve patient care and research.
- This platform would integrate diverse data types to create personalized treatment pathways and enable continuous research.