Dr. Shikha Anand: Upscaling Health in Context

03/02/2022 51 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
Dr. Shikha Anand: Upscaling Health in Context

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The Game-Changing Women of HealthcareEpisode 5 - Dr. Shikha Anand: Upscaling Health in ContextToday, on Episode 5 of the podcast, Meg speaks with Dr. Shikha Anand, Chief Medical Officer, Withings.Meg and Shikha discuss Shikha’s enduring drive to build a better healthcare system that fits patients’ lives; how she surprised herself after a fruitful and fulfilling career in non-profit health; what she learned about making an impact; the opportunities for healthcare in the home; the importance of peer mentorship; and her framework for what she looks for in new hires.About Shikha Anand, MD, MPH:Shikha Anand, MD, MPH, is currently Chief Medical Officer, Withings. In this role, Shikha leads Withing’s clinical strategy, overseeing research and regulatory processes and developing solutions for medical professionals.  Dr. Anand has over 15 years of experience developing innovations and systems that improve health. Her leadership experience includes public health, research, consumer health technology, and clinical informatics. Before joining Withings, Anand served as the Chief Medical Officer at Well, a personalized guide and consumer health platform powered by a proprietary, AI-driven “health engine” to help members reach their health goals. She also led health innovation initiatives at Federally Qualified Health Centers, Aetna/ CVS, with state and federal agencies, and Walmart’s Care Clinics.Shikha completed a general pediatrics fellowship and a Master's in Public Health at Boston University School of Medicine.LinkedIn Further Reading: WithingsRetinitis Pigmentosa Whittier Street Health CenterWalmart ClinicsAetna CVSNICHQWholesome Wave Veggie Rx ProgramEpisode Credits: The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare is a production of The Krinsky Company. Hosted by Meg Escobosa. Produced, edited, engineered, and mixed by Calvin Marty. Theme music composed and performed by Calvin Marty. Intro and outro voiced by John Parsons. Cover art by Paul Huber. ©2021 The Krinsky Company

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