The Brand Called You Transforming Healthcare through Technology | Omkar Nakade, Co-Founder and Director, MEDNET Labs
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Omkar Nakade, co-founder of MEDNET Labs, discusses his journey inspired by his mother's cancer treatment, leading to the founding of MEDNET Labs in 2008. Initially focusing on clinical data management, MEDNET expanded to cover billing and procurement. Nakade emphasizes the importance of user-friendly interfaces, particularly for non-tech-savvy healthcare professionals, and highlights MEDNET's adherence to international standards like HIPAA. He also discusses integrating emerging technologies like AI, ML, and IoT into their systems. Nakade stresses the need for robust data privacy and security, noting India's progress with Ayushman Bharat and NHA guidelines.
00:38- About Omkar Nakade
Omkar Nakade is the co-founder and director of MEDNET Labs, a leading healthcare technology company specializing in health management information systems.
He has an engineering background and previously worked at IT companies like IBM.
Under his leadership, MEDNET Labs has expanded globally, with a presence in the US and UAE. The company focuses on developing user-friendly, clinician-centric healthcare IT solutions that leverage emerging technologies like AI, ML, and IoT to enhance clinical decision-making and patient care.