by | Jun 28, 2017 | Futurist Blog, Ian Khan Blog, Technology Blog
The ASAE Annual conference 2017 is going to be held in Toronto. Talking about connecting people, the annual conference could not have been in any other city, as Toronto has the best of food, weather and a reputation for connecting people from all over the world.
I met with John Graham, CEO & President of ASAE and managed to get some insights about the world of Associations, Technology and the future of connecting people.
About John Graham
JOHN H. GRAHAM IV, FASAE, CAE became the President and Chief Executive Officer of ASAE August 1, 2003. During the first year of his tenure, ASAE and GWSAE completed an historic merger resulting in a new, unified organization. ASAE is more than 21,000 association executives and industry partners representing 10,000 organizations. Our members manage leading trade associations, individual membership societies, and voluntary organizations across the United States and in 50 countries around the globe, as well as provide products and services to the association community.
Before ASAE, he served the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in Alexandria, Virginia for 24 years, the last thirteen as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to becoming CEO, John served the ADA in numerous capacities including Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Affiliate, National Director of Affiliate Development, Associate Executive Vice President for Operations and Deputy Executive Vice President. In his tenure as CEO, ADA quadrupled in size, from $50 million to $200 million in annual revenues and successfully moved from 53 independent, separately incorporated affiliate organizations to one nationwide organization with one staff, one budget and one plan.
Before joining the American Diabetes Association, John served the Boy Scouts of America for nine years. He has a bachelor's degree from Franklin & Marshall College and serves on the Association Committee of 100, US Chamber of Commerce; Chairman of the Better Business Bureau Mobile Giving Foundation Board of Directors; and the boards of directors of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and the National Capital Area Boy Scouts of America.
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by | Jun 28, 2017 | Futurist Blog, Ian Khan Blog, Technology Blog
I met Dr. Hay at the eHealth Canada 2017 Conference and learnt a bit more about his vision for the future and HealthTech in the future.
About Dr. David Hay
Dr. David Hay is a Product Strategist at Orion Health and is largely responsible for product innovation, development and prototyping, with a particular focus on Interopreability. He has a clinical background having worked as a Primary Care Physician, and is also the standards expert at Orion, is active in the international standards community and is the current Chair of HL7 New Zealand. David is also a co-chair of the FHIR Management Group, and is an active blogger about FHIR at fhirblog.com.
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by | Jun 27, 2017 | Futurist Blog, Ian Khan Blog, Technology Blog
I met Dr. Julielynn Wong at the eHealth Canada 2017 conference. We talked about the world of 3D printing and the true value created by this innovative area of new tech. A pioneer in the world of 3D printing, Dr Wong has been at the forefront of the medical 3D printing revolution.
About Dr Julielynn Wong
Julielynn is an award-winning, Harvard educated physician-scientist, innovator, and educator whose life's mission is to use technology to benefit the world. She is internationally recognized as a 3D printing, drone, robotics, telemedicine and digital health pioneer who uses cutting-edge technology to deliver healthcare solutions in diverse environments, from outer space to remote communities with limited access to healthcare resources. She was the first to 3D print medical supplies onboard the International Space Station and at the Mars Desert Research Station. She designed a solar-powered mobile 3D printing system that can be transported in a carry-on suitcase to produce medical supplies in remote, off-grid communities. Julielynn regularly lectures on innovation in healthcare and is a frequent contributor to various media outlets including ABC News, Forbes, and the Huffington Post.
3D4MD was conceived by Dr. Julielynn Wong in 2011. 3D4MD combines a wealth of practical clinical knowledge, advanced qualifications, and a crowd-sourcing innovation process to address some of the most difficult healthcare problems faced in remote and challenging places to work. 3D4MD is a for-profit social enterprise whose mission is to use 3D printing, drones, and other low-cost technologies to make sustainable solutions to reduce poverty and deliver healthcare in the most challenging places to those who need it the most. We are always seeking corporations, foundations, and organizations who share our vision and want to provide social investment to impact over 1 billion lives. We provide high-quality products, services, programs and events to generate revenue to support our humanitarian projects to save lives, time, and money.
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by | Jun 27, 2017 | Futurist Blog, Ian Khan Blog, Technology Blog
Chris Hobson and I had a great chat at eHealth Canada 2017 just a few weeks ago. He shared his vision of the future and what technology is bringing to the table when it comes to changing the outcomes of traditional healthcare industry.
Dr. Chris Hobson, MD MBA is the Chief Medical Officer and chief privacy Officer with Orion Health. He had key areas of responsibility for the clinical direction of Orion Health products and solutions, and ensures the protection of patient safety and privacy in everything Orion Health does. He is a primary care practitioner and internist certified in healthcare informatics. He has extensive international clinical, technical and policy-level expertise, drawing from his background successfully developing and implementing health information technology globally. He is a regular presenter at industry events internationally; in addition to his responsibilities for patient safety and privacy, he has active interests in care coordination, population health and disease management.
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by | Jun 27, 2017 | Futurist Blog, Ian Khan Blog, Technology Blog
I had the opportunity of meeting Fatima Paruk of Allscripts at eHealth Canada 2017 in Toronto. With a global experience and a great personality, Fatima told us about what is happening at Allscripts and where the industry is headed.
Fatima Paruk, Principal Outcomes Consultant, Analytic Admin
Fatima Paruk, M.D., MPH, is the Chief Medical Officer at Allscripts Analytics. She provides medical leadership to a world-class team to develop, design and deploy predictive models to improve health. She is a physician and public health specialist that has been extensively involved in health systems and global surgical initiatives. She established Kenya's injury surveillance system, has worked to identify gaps in care and promote hospital quality improvement. In addition to her executive role, Fatima remains committed to disaster response and recently authored Kenya's National EMS policy.
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