An (Early) Ounce of Prevention is worth a Pound of Cur(v)e.
The dire need to address Complex Chronic Disease, healthcare’s ‘hidden rising risk’, and how early disease detection using AI can help bend the cost curve and its impact on disease burden.
Four Humours and the 'humor of it'
Black bile, yellow bile, blood, and phlegm. Hippocrates believed that all disease was the direct result of an imbalance of these four liquids or humours.
“Though she be but little, she is fierce.”
This Shakespeare quote from A Midsummer Night’s Dream seems to speak directly to the number of women in the field of AI. Though they only make up a small percentage of the workforce, women are making huge contributions to the field through their work regarding algorithmic bias, emotional intelligence, and open source coding, among other categories. These six women ‘fiercely’ exemplify what it means to be a woman in AI and the innovation, perseverance, and passion it takes to get to the top.
The Future of AI is Female.
Companies around the world are feeling the pressure to be bolder and more innovative in order to keep up with their quickly diversifying customer base. In order to succeed, companies need to foster an inclusive environment that hires and retains diverse talent. Representation is about more than just hiring a more diverse workforce.
From serving my country to serving humankind
I can still hear the echoes of “Jai Hind” that ring throughout Rashtrapathi Bhawan. I can still hear the ear-splitting screeches of the wild monkeys that ‘share’ the residence, and I can still feel the happiness of having the privilege to walk those corridors. Just a few months ago, I traded my position as Lieutenant Commander of the Indian Navy for a position as Chief Taskmaster of SAANS Health, and I cannot wait to see how I can continue to contribute to this trailblazing team and serve humankind.
A Healthcare Story…
If you had the opportunity to speak freely about the shortcomings of the healthcare industry, what would you say?