Episode 45: Public Health’s Biggest Weakness Isn’t Technology - It’s Data

You can also apply to be the guest on TeqTalk: https://www.teqfocus.com/teqtalks/You can connect with:Jas Kaur, CTO, Teqfocus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jas-kaur-5396b237/Karen Hay, Health Industry Advisor, Population & Public Health, Global Public Sector, Salesforce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-hay-7179986/-----------What happens when technology meets public health at scale?In this episode of #TeqTalk, Jas Kaur sits down with Karen Hay, Health Industry Advisor, Population & Public Health, Global Public Sector, Salesforce to explore how digital transformation, data interoperability, and AI-driven public health systems are redefining the future of healthcare resilience.From SARS to COVID-19, Karen Hay brings frontline insights into how governments can build digital resilience, modernize legacy infrastructure, and prepare for the next outbreak using AI-driven, data-first systems.You’ll learn:- How digital transformation saved time and lives during the pandemic- Why data interoperability and governance are the new pillars of public health- The rise of AI epidemiology, digital agents, and intentional intelligence- Lessons from SARS 2003 and COVID-19 on outbreak readiness- Why cultural change and leadership are as critical as technologyThe future of public health is data-driven, AI-powered, and human-centered.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction03:45 – The Cost of Legacy Systems in Public Health08:10 – Building a Modern Public Health Data Platform13:25 – The Role of AI and Digital Agents in Epidemiology19:05 – Salesforce Public Sector + Cloud Modernization25:40 – Governance, Security & Trust31:50 – Culture, Agility & Change Management38:20 – Intentional Intelligence: The Future of Public Health45:00 – Closing ThoughtsWatch the full TeqTalk episode to learn how leaders are transforming healthcare systems for the next decade.-----------About podcast:TeqTalk is a leading technology podcast hosted by Jas Kaur, focused on the future of AI, data, and digital innovation especially in the healthcare, pharma, and tech space. Each episode features exclusive conversations with CXOs, CIOs, data architects, and industry experts from across the US and Canada.From AI-powered transformation and natural language data access to real-time insights and data integration, TeqTalk explores how modern businesses can bridge the gap between technology and strategy. Whether you're a tech leader, marketer, or innovation enthusiast, TeqTalk delivers practical knowledge, thought leadership, and cutting-edge trends shaping the future of enterprise solutions.Subscribe to stay ahead in the world of artificial intelligence, cloud data platforms, healthcare tech, and business innovation.#gotomarket #ai #genai #teqtalk #Teqfocus #EastBayCXO #salesforce #snowflake #aws #partner #agenticai #datacloud #CIO #technicaldept #healthcare #homehealth #pharma