Measuring What Matters: ROI and Patient-Centered Technology in Healthcare

Measuring What Matters: ROI and Patient-Centered Technology in Healthcare

Author: HealthIMPACT Live October 14, 2025 Duration: 27:15

Join us for an insightful conversation about the intersection of technology and healthcare with Pallavi Ranade from Intermountain Health and Janae Sharp. In this episode, we explore how healthcare organizations can effectively measure return on investment while keeping patient-centered outcomes at the forefront. From the hidden costs of technology implementation to the promise of AI and genomics, our guests share practical wisdom on navigating innovation challenges, allocating resources strategically, and ensuring that technological advances truly benefit both patients and clinicians. Whether you're a healthcare leader weighing your next tech investment or simply curious about the future of healthcare delivery, this discussion offers valuable perspectives on making technology work for everyone in the healthcare ecosystem.

Pallavi Ranade-Kharkar, PhD, MS, FAMIA, Director of Research Informatics Genomics, Intermountain Health

Janae Sharp, Founder, The Sharp Index

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