Time, technology, and innovative thinkers have revolutionized what the healthcare system stands for today. Regardless of these achievements, though, the entire system remains very health-centric, focusing only on what happens when something goes wrong and a patient must seek out help. Imagine a framework that flipped this concept on its head, putting the patient’s wellness at the center versus the health event. Imagine a system that gives users the tools and resources they need to create a healthy lifestyle that’s based on their wellness needs, motivations, and interests. Ultimately, a healthcare system that’s not just approachable, but promotes a better, more healthy existence for the entire population. This is what Renu Singh and Brian Harrington at the University of Rochester are working to achieve.
In this episode, we sit down with University of Rochester’s School of Nursing team, Renu Singh and Brian Harrington, to get a behind-the-scenes look at a cutting-edge healthcare product they brought to market for University of Rochester employees, YoURHealth. Our hosts Sean and Joe not only look at how this power team brought this beautiful concept to life over almost 15 years, but also their process for continuously innovating the framework to provide care to the ever-changing needs of the different organizations it now serves.
Listen to hear more from Renu and Brian, including:
- How they measure success for a healthcare product
- The importance of security in dealing with personal data
- How they involved the clinical team in building and deploying their product