Outcomes Rocket Transforming Healthcare: Gerard Odafe on Digital Innovation and Value-Based Care
Digital transformation in healthcare is reshaping patient care and driving innovations in value-based outcomes.
In this episode, Gerard Odafe, Associate Director of Digital Products and Services at Baxter, discusses his journey from aerospace to healthcare, sharing how digital innovation transforms patient care and outcomes. He recounts experiences at Cleveland Clinic, Highmark Health, and Baxter, highlighting the growing role of digital health tools in enhancing patient care and value-based outcomes. Gerard talks about how vertical integration enables control over insurance and care delivery, facilitating accelerated innovation and targeted interventions. He stresses the importance of a people-centered approach, effective communication, and empathy in healthcare advancements, cautioning against over-reliance on AI without personalized care.
Tune in to explore how digital health tools and innovative strategies revolutionize healthcare delivery and enhance patient outcomes!