In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner interviews Antony Ugoni, an expert in mathematics, statistics, and data science from Think & Grow. 

Antony shares his insights on the importance of mathematical capability in all industries, and the shortage of skilled mathematicians who can effectively analyse the abundant data available in today's digital era. 

He also discusses his work in healthcare and shares valuable perspectives on transforming the healthcare system to prioritise faster patient journeys and better health outcomes.

 Antony's experiences in various sectors, such as fraud analytics and customer analytics, provide a unique lens through which to explore the intersection of mathematics and healthtech.

Key Takeaways:

- The importance of mathematical capability in leveraging the vast amounts of data available in the healthcare industry.

- The need for more skilled mathematicians and data scientists to analyse and interpret this data effectively.

- The potential benefits of transforming the healthcare system to prioritise faster patient journeys and improved health outcomes.

- The application of mathematics in various healthcare scenarios, including predicting conditions, optimising ad placement, and matching organ donors.

- The challenges of disconnected data in healthcare and the potential benefits of centralised information access.

- 41:20: The importance of allocating resources to education and the environment.

Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.

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