Key Insights from the Forbes CIO Summit: Dr. Bala Hota on Securing Healthcare Data

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At the 2024 Forbes CIO Summit, Dr. Bala Hota, CIO and SVP of Tendo, participated in a panel discussion moderated by Rachel Peachman of Forbes, the session brought together experts Bruce Darrow (Mount Sinai) and Devon McGraw (Citizen Health) to share their perspectives on how to navigate the complexities of healthcare data in a way that benefits both patients and providers.

Key Insights from Dr. Bala Hota:

Dr. Hota emphasized the ongoing challenge of balancing patient privacy with the need for large-scale data aggregation to improve healthcare outcomes. He explained how Tendo’s approach allows patients to securely access and manage their health data while providing healthcare systems with the tools to aggregate and analyze that data for better decision-making. By using national standards like FHIR, Tendo ensures seamless integration of patient data across healthcare providers, all while protecting privacy.

Empowering Patients with Their Data

Tendo’s platform is designed to empower patients by making their health data more accessible. This allows for better healthcare navigation and more informed decision-making, especially when data is aggregated across different systems. Dr. Hota says that Tendo’s focus is creating a system where patients are not only the owners of their health data but can use it to improve their overall healthcare experience and health outcomes.

Tendo’s Commitment to Data Privacy and Security

At Tendo, we’re tackling some of healthcare’s toughest data challenges. By striking the right balance between accessibility and privacy, we make sure patients and providers can seamlessly integrate data while trusting that it’s secure, thanks to our ongoing commitment to privacy and robust security practices.

A big thank you to Forbes, Bruce Darrow, and Devon McGraw for their partnership in this important discussion.

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