#125: Tom Koulopolous: Building a Technology Foothold in Healthcare
- Tom talks about how he got started in the field of technology.
- How did Tom start Delphi Group and what were the factors leading to the company's success?
- What are the significant changes in telehealth especially in the midst of COVID-19?
- How will AI impact healthcare?
- Tom discusses the benefits of technology when it comes to changing patterns and how best to adapt to what's needed in a situation. He references COVID-19 as an example.
- Why should practice and procedure dictate policy when it comes to healthcare?
- What is the purpose of HSPs (Healthcare Services Providers and why are hospitals choosing to utilize them?
- What does the future look like for community hospitals? Is there a possible crossover between community hospitals and HSPs?
- Tom believes if hospitals invest in technology and innovation, they can put patients at the center of the healthcare equation.
- Tom shares his advice as an entrepreneur on how to succeed by constantly innovating and keeping up with the times.
- We get accustomed to what we have and sometimes it takes a nuclear hit to dislodge us from the past. The things we're doing now as a result of COVID-19 will build a foundation for the future.
- AI will not completely take over, but rather it will assist telehealth providers with administrative work and alleviate the workload.
- There is a way to drive down costs, make healthcare better, maintain locality and in the process, maintain the innovation that comes with the localized healthcare.