Redefining the Healthcare Model: Insights from 20-Year Executive Lucy Janoyan

In this episode, we're joined by special guest Lucy Janoyan, Chief Strategy Officer at Biography Health. With over two decades of healthcare executive experience, Lucy explores the transition from reactive to proactive healthcare. She discusses the challenges facing primary care providers, the role of genetic testing in personalized medicine, and how Biography Health is working to empower both patients and doctors. Lucy shares insights on continuous health monitoring, patient engagement, and the future of healthcare, offering valuable perspectives for healthcare professionals and health-conscious individuals alike.

Timestamps:

00:02:09 - Introduction of guest Lucy Janoyan, Chief Strategy Officer at Biography Health

00:03:28 - Lucy discusses her background and connection with Dr. Stanford

00:06:55 - Discussion of challenges in current healthcare system and move towards precision medicine

00:16:27 - Discussion of issues with current reactive "sick care" system

00:25:52 - Discussion of barriers for physicians in providing preventive care

00:32:28 - Overview of how Biography Health platform works for providers

00:48:56 - Details on Biography Health's features and benefits for providers and patients

00:56:53 - Discussion of ongoing patient monitoring and updates through the platform

01:18:51 - Closing thoughts and how listeners can learn more about Biography Health

Dr. William Stanford MD PHD FACP

Dr. William Stanford is co-founder of Biography Health. He began his career as a mechanical and aerospace engineer at Texas Instruments in 1982 while also pursuing his interest in aviation as a flight instructor and commercial pilot. In 1991, he pivoted into biomedical science and subsequently completed the combined M.D./Ph.D. physician-scientist training program at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1998 and an internal medicine residency at UCLA in 2001. He is board-certified in internal medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

A pioneer in the field of hospital medicine, Dr. Stanford founded and led a 25-physician group of private practice hospitalists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles in 2002. After an extensive clinical career as the attending physician for over 100,000 patients, he was elected by his peers at Cedars-Sinai to be clinical chief of general internal medicine, serving in this capacity from 2017 to 2018. Inspired by recent advancements in biomedical science and medicine, Dr. Stanford completed professional certification through Stanford University’s Department of Genetics in 2018, further advancing his role as a true physician-scientist. Since 2018, he has provided genomic and precision medicine consultations through the Beverly Hills Institute for Precision Medicine, enhancing his role as a leading expert in the field.

Sponsored by: Biography Health

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