Optimizing Medical Technology: Cost Savings, AI, and the Future of Healthcare with Ramana Sastry

04/03/2025 33 min
Optimizing Medical Technology: Cost Savings, AI, and the Future of Healthcare with Ramana Sastry

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In this episode of QuickHITs, we sit down with Ramana Sastry, Executive Director of Clinical Technologies at UCSF Health, to explore the evolving landscape of medical technology management and the strategies hospitals can use to optimize costs without compromising patient care. Ramana shares how his team is leveraging data-driven maintenance strategies, automation, and AI insights to enhance equipment uptime and efficiency. He discusses the importance of balancing in-house maintenance with OEM partnerships, and how a collaborative approach with clinicians leads to better decision-making and improved patient outcomes. Ramana also discusses the intersection of medical devices and IT, explaining how connected healthcare technology is reshaping service delivery and support strategies. With decades of experience in clinical engineering, he brings a wealth of knowledge on how hospitals can future-proof their technology while maintaining cost efficiency and regulatory compliance.

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