TDP 127: UCI’s Vice Chancellor, Information, Technology and Data & CDO, Tom Andriola: How Regulatory Environments Set the Pace for Innovation, Operating as a Data Company, and Championing Consumer-Driven Healthcare

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On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Tom Andriola, Vice Chancellor, Information, Technology and Data & Chief Digital Officer at UC Irvine, about "How Regulatory Environments Set the Pace for Innovation, Operating as a Data Company, Championing Consumer-Driven Healthcare, and more..." Click the play button to listen or read the show notes below.
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Guest(s):

• Tom Andriola (@Andriola_UC), Vice Chancellor, Information, Technology and Data & Chief Digital Officer at University of California Irvine
• Dr. Joshua Liu (@joshuapliu), Co-founder & CEO at SeamlessMD

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‍Episode 127 - Show Notes:

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[00:00:07] Introducing Tom Andriola, Vice Chancellor for Information, Technology, and Chief Digital Officer at UC Irvine;

[00:01:08] Tom discusses his early interest in engineering and how it led him to technology and startups;

[00:02:34] Getting into healthcare through a corporate startup during the internet boom;

[00:04:04] Being an 'intrapreneur' and creating competitive advantages within companies;

[00:08:50] The dynamics of navigating complex environments across various global markets during his tenure at Philips;

[00:12:42] The challenges of cross-cultural management and the benefits of cultural training in multinational teams;

[00:16:04] The shift towards seeing every company as a data company and the implications for business strategies;

[00:19:11] Discussing the evolution of healthcare with a focus on patient-driven care and the use of data to support health decisions;

[00:24:07] Low hanging fruits in healthcare AI and Tom's insights on the adoption and impact of AI in healthcare;

[00:27:29] AI as a 'co-pilot' in healthcare and its potential to support both clinicians and patients;

[00:32:17] The role of digital transformation in expanding access to healthcare and research, and the significance of community partnerships;

[00:35:07] Tom's perspectives on growth priorities and his involvement with OCHIN to support underserved communities;

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Fast 5 Lightning Round:

1. Did the TV show 'The Office' represent Scranton, PA well? Yes and no.
2. Favorite cuisine? Italian.
3. Preferred Superpower? Super speed.
4. Belief in healthcare? Disconnected information in care.
5. Time travel wish? Visit the industrial age to understand transformational leadership.