• Interview with Lean TaaS founder Mohan Giridharadas

  • Oct 24 2024
  • Length: 27 mins
  • Podcast

Interview with Lean TaaS founder Mohan Giridharadas

  • Summary

  • In this episode I welcome back Mohan Giridharadas, CEO and founder of LeanTaaS, who shares his journey in revolutionizing healthcare capacity through AI and prescriptive analytics. Mohan provides insights into LeanTaas's evolution since pivoting to healthcare in 2015, tackling pressing challenges such as increased demand, financial pressures and staffing shortages. With innovative solutions now optimizing a third of the U.S. chemotherapy capacity and enhancing 15% of the nation's surgical capacity, LeanTaaS is transforming the landscape of healthcare efficiency. Our discussion highlights the strides made in optimizing infusion centers, operating rooms, and inpatient beds.

    We explore the intricacies of improving hospital flow using predictive AI. Mohan and I discuss the similarities between hospital bed management and hotel room turnover, offering insightful comparisons. By employing algorithms to predict bed shortages and prioritize discharges, hospitals can improve patient flow and efficiency. The conversation extends to interconnected issues like ambulance capacity and post-acute care constraints, emphasizing the potential of predictive analytics to revolutionize hospital operations and patient care.

    Finally, discover how LeanTaaS is harnessing the power of generative AI with their innovative iQueue products. Mohan discusses the challenges of preventing AI hallucinations and the importance of human oversight in decision-making processes. We also touch on LeanTaas's cybersecurity measures and the critical need for robust data protection in healthcare. Additionally, Mohan shares his excitement about a newly released book and reflects on the company's growth, including reaching a billion-dollar valuation.

    Host David E. Williams is president of healthcare strategy consulting firm Health Business Group. Produced by Dafna Williams.

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