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Episode Synopsis
Cole Lyons from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy interviews Anil Saldanha, Chief Innovation Officer at Rush, a leading health system in Chicago. Discussing the transition from software engineering to healthcare innovation, Anil shares insights on Rush's strategic focus on community health and equity. The conversation explores the concept of the 'death gap' in Chicago, the pivotal role of public and private partnerships, and innovative approaches in technology, business, and healthcare. Anil highlights initiatives such as the Anchor Mission Network and the Sankofa Wellness Center designed to improve health outcomes and reduce life expectancy discrepancies in underserved
communities.
00:00 Introduction to Community Health Strategy
00:30 Meet Anil Saldanha: Chief Innovation Officer at Rush
02:08 Anil's Journey from Software Engineering to Healthcare
09:43 Challenges and Innovations in Healthcare
10:36 Addressing Health Equity in Chicago
13:07 Rush's Community Health Initiatives
21:35 The Economic Impact of Local Investments
28:37 The Role of Systems Engineering in Healthcare
30:45 Future Directions and Final Thoughts
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