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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 19 MIN

Trust, tech and transformation: The future of medicine in a digital age: Part 1

from 20-Minute Health Talk · host Northwell Health

What motivates a physician to revolutionize health care from a new vantage point? Host Chethan Sathya, MD, speaks with physician-technologist, chief medical officer and author Geeta Nayyar, MD, about her unique professional journey and the critical role of innovation in health care transformation. Dr. Nayyar recounts her "accidental" transition from practicing rheumatologist to a leader in health technology, driven by a desire to impact systemic issues that hindered patient care. She shares how she leveraged her clinical experience to improve digital health workflows at major companies like AT&T and Salesforce, demonstrating the power of a physician’s voice in tech. The conversation also provides invaluable advice for health care workers looking to pivot their careers and make a broader impact beyond one-on-one patient care. Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

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