Designing for Health: Zafar Chaudry, MD, MS, MIS, MBA | SVP, CDO, CAIO, Seattle Children’s | Communication and data’s role in health equity

Seattle Children’s CIO Dr. Zafar Chaudry speaks with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Craig Joseph and Head of Thought Leadership Dr. Jerome Pagani. Dr. Chaudry shares his thoughts on the importance of communication and inclusivity in human-centered design, how data play a valuable role in health equity, why the 80/20 rule must be embraced, the benefits of a continuous improvement mindset, and interoperability. Show notes:[00:00] Intros[01:30] Dr. Chaudry’s background[09:13] How Dr. Chaudry’s unique background helped him understand how to make technology work in a more human-centered way[14:24] Ways to incorporate health equity into designs from the get-go[16:50] Resolving and prioritizing conflicts using the 80/20 rule[24:47] How the U.S. health system differs from elsewhere[27:40] Benefits of a continuous improvement mindset[30:49] Interoperability and whether it leads to true knowledge[35:40] Using data for meaningful insights that affect change[38:51] Well-designed products that bring Dr. Chaudry joy[40:34] OutrosFor a full transcript, click here.