In this episode of Hard Problems, Smart Solutions, the Newfire Podcast, host Brendan Iglehart, Staff Healthcare Architect at Newfire Global Partners, discusses the critical role of accurate provider directories in healthcare with Ron Urwongse, co-founder of Defacto Health.
Ron, an expert in healthcare data interoperability, shares his journey and insights into the development and optimization of provider directories.
The conversation covers the intersection of various healthcare stakeholders, the importance of data accuracy, regulatory impacts, and the future of healthcare data standards.
Listeners are provided with actionable strategies for navigating healthcare interoperability and enhancing operational efficiency and patient care outcomes.
00:00 Introduction to Hard Problems, Smart Solutions
00:37 Meet Ron Urwongse: Pioneer in Healthcare Data
03:28 The Importance of Accurate Provider Directories
08:30 Regulatory Impact on Provider Directories
13:15 Challenges and Innovations in Data Standards
25:08 Future Trends in Healthcare Data
30:16 Actionable Strategies for Organizations
33:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts