Hard Problems, Smart Solutions: The Newfire Podcast

In this episode of Hard Problems, Smart Solutions, the Newfire Podcast, host Gordon Wong, VP of Data AI at Newfire Global Partners, welcomes Sandeep Dhamale, Director of Engineering, Data and Intelligence at the American Medical Association. Sandeep shares his journey from fintech to healthcare, highlighting how his fintech experiences have shaped his strategies in tackling healthcare's data challenges. He discusses transformative projects at AMA, including Datalabs GPT and the AMA Intelligent Platform, and emphasizes the importance of scalable data solutions for improving patient and operational outcomes. Together, they explore how healthcare organizations can overcome data challenges, achieve interoperability, and measure the ROI of their data efforts. The conversation also covers the intersection of data product development, AI, and maintaining security and privacy in healthcare.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to Hard Problems, Smart Solutions
• 00:21 Meet Sandeep Dhamale: From Fintech to Healthcare
• 04:26 Challenges in Healthcare Data Management
• 06:40 Measuring ROI in Healthcare Data Efforts
• 12:11 The AMA Intelligent Platform
• 20:58 AI and the Future of Data in Healthcare
• 28:51 Security and Maintainability in Data Platforms
• 35:50 Closing Thoughts and Future Trends
• 44:12 Final Remarks

On this episode of Hard Problems, Smart Solutions: The Newfire Podcast, Newfire’s Head of Advisory Services Will Crawford sits down with Laura Louthan, founder of Angel Cybersecurity. Laura, a seasoned virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), discusses how businesses can creatively address security challenges without stretching their budgets. Drawing on her extensive experience with notable companies like Sephora and Equifax, Laura offers valuable insights into building secure infrastructures, managing risk, and crafting effective and budget-conscious security strategies. Listen in for a deep dive into maximizing your security impact while conserving resources.

Key Topics:

• Introduction to Laura Louthan and her background in cybersecurity.
• Balancing security and budget constraints for startups and smaller businesses.
• Finding the right security leadership.
• Unique security challenges within the healthcare sector.
• Educating employees on the importance of security practices.
• Managing third-party vendor risks and evaluations.
• The role of AI in enhancing security tools and practices.
• Implementing an effective incident response plan.
• Advice for future security professionals.

In the inaugural episode of "Hard Problems, Smart Solutions," Newfire's VP of Data and AI, Gordon Wong, hosts Emily Lindemer, Executive Director of Data and Healthcare Innovation at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

They discuss AI's transformative potential in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of streamlining data and addressing administrative inefficiencies to improve patient outcomes. The conversation explores Emily's career journey, the current state of AI in healthcare, and practical advice for organizations looking to implement AI solutions with a focus on technical, regulatory, and ROI perspectives. Particular emphasis is placed on addressing healthcare disparities through robust data infrastructure and scalable platforms, with strategic insights for organizations looking to leverage AI effectively.

Key takeaways include focusing on feasible, high-impact applications and the necessity for robust data infrastructure.