Making Healthcare Human Again, with Troy Tazbaz

Troy Tazbaz, currently Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Operations at Oracle and formerly Director of Digital Health at the FDA, has a powerful vision: making healthcare human again digitally. Driven by a profound personal experience supporting his wife through complex medical decisions during her battle with cancer, Troy recognized the deep inefficiencies and overwhelming demands placed on patients and caregivers. His journey inspired him to challenge the status quo, transitioning from a corporate technology career into healthcare innovation. In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Troy discusses key moments that fueled his commitment to humanizing healthcare. He vividly describes the confusion at his wife's bedside, questioning drug interactions, and navigating complicated medical decisions. As Director of Digital Health at the FDA, Troy spearheaded efforts to integrate digital technologies into healthcare responsibly, establishing frameworks that ensure AI and other digital medical tools remain safe and effective. Now back at Oracle, Troy continues his mission of transforming healthcare by shaping corporate strategies and operations that support impactful technological solutions. He emphasizes why slowing down to implement digital innovation thoughtfully is essential, and how human-centered design can restore compassion and simplicity to healthcare delivery. Beyond his professional roles, Troy shares powerful reflections on personal resilience and insights gained from cycling across America—an experience highlighting the importance of slowing down to appreciate life's subtle beauty. Join us for this compelling conversation hosted by Christine Winoto of the UCSF Rosenman Institute, as we explore how digital tools can genuinely serve patients and caregivers, returning humanity to the core of healthcare. Do you have thoughts on this episode or ideas for future guests? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected].