Episode Description
The Health Management Academy’s Table Podcast welcomes David Feinberg, M.D., MBA to the table with our host and CEO, Renee DeSilva, for an enlightening discussion AI and the impact to healthcare, as well as Oracle’s vision and priorities in healthcare.
As the Chairman of Oracle Health, Dr. Feinberg leads the vision and strategy of Oracle’s healthcare division, leveraging over 25+ years of experience in the field. He joined Oracle in October 2022, after serving as the CEO of Cerner Corporation, one of the largest healthcare IT companies in the world. In this role, Dr. Feinberg is driven by the mission of improving the health and well-being of people and communities, and he is firmly committed to advancing the state of the art in healthcare through Oracle’s products and services.
Renee and Dr. Feinberg discuss Oracle’s global perspective, attained from serving a diverse array of clients worldwide. David takes us through how tech and data is leveraged differently outside the US, from prescribing operas in Egypt to building interoperability with 14 million daily records at the UK’s National Health Service.
Finally, Renee and Dr. Feinberg discussed the pace of AI change and how to ensure it does more than just complicate existing problems. Renee’s favorite quote from Dr. Feinberg during the conversation? “AI is not going to replace doctors, doctors who don’t embrace AI will be replaced.”
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About our Guest
David Feinberg, M.D., MBA, Chairman – Oracle Health
David Feinberg, M.D., MBA, is the Chairman of the Board at Oracle Health, where he leads the vision and strategy of Oracle’s healthcare division, leveraging over 25+ years of experience in the field. He joined Oracle in October 2022, after serving as the CEO of Cerner Corporation, one of the largest healthcare IT companies in the world. In this role, David is driven by the mission of improving the health and well-being of people and communities, and he is firmly committed to advancing the state of the art in healthcare through Oracle’s products and services.
At Cerner, David oversaw the growth and innovation of the company, delivering cutting-edge solutions for health systems, providers, and patients. Before Cerner, David was the VP of Google Health, where he spearheaded the development and launch of Google’s health products and services. He has also been the President and CEO of two renowned health systems, Geisinger and UCLA Health, where he implemented patient-centric and value-based models of care, achieving high levels of quality, satisfaction, and efficiency.
As Chairman of the Board at Oracle Health, David is intentional about bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, and values the culture of excellence, integrity, and creativity at Oracle.