Aneesh Chopra is the President of CareJourney, a pioneering open data and analytics platform that provides a transparent rating system for healthcare professionals and facilities. His work is instrumental in the ongoing shift towards value-based care, making him a key figure in the healthcare innovation landscape. Aneesh's career is marked by his tenure as the first Chief Technology Officer of the United States, a role in which he championed the use of technology to improve government efficiency and transparency. His insights into the intersection of technology and public policy are further explored in his book, "Innovative State: How New Technologies Can Transform Government." This publication underscores his commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefit. In addition to his leadership at CareJourney, Aneesh contributes his expertise to several boards, including the Health Care Cost Institute and the Virginia Center for Health Innovation. He also chairs the George Mason Innovation Advisory Council, where he advises on strategies to foster innovation and economic growth. His involvement with these organisations highlights his dedication to improving healthcare systems and promoting digital accountability. Aneesh's academic background includes a Master of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Arts from The Johns Hopkins University. These qualifications have provided him with a strong foundation in policy analysis and public administration, which he has applied throughout his career to drive meaningful change. Throughout his professional journey, Aneesh has faced the challenge of integrating new technologies into established systems, a task requiring both vision and perseverance. His ability to navigate these complexities and his commitment to transparency and innovation make him a respected voice in the field of healthcare technology. Aneesh's work continues to influence how data and technology can be harnessed to improve healthcare outcomes and efficiency.
Aneesh Chopra discusses leveraging open data and IT in healthcare to support bipartisan efforts towards value-based payment models, aiming for improved health care delivery and reform.
From President Obama’s first day in office to President Trump’s Office of American Innovation, the U.S. has aimed to create a more open, innovative government. Aneesh Chopra, the nation’s first chief technology officer, championed private-sector collaboration, particularly in health and workforce data, driving economic growth. His 2014 book, "Innovative State: How New Technologies Can Transform Government," advocates for government to open data, set standards, and foster entrepreneurial ecosystems. Attendees will learn about future data innovation in health care, energy, and education, improving job matchmaking, and applying these strategies to develop new products and services.
From large-scale breaches that expose sensitive customer data, to AI-powered algorithms that discriminate how they are served, or business models that target them based on information they did not authorize for use, board members are raising important governance questions to balance growth and responsibility. This conversation will focus on how to maximize the value of “big data” while protecting customer privacy, securing customer data, and establishing ethical guardrails to instill trust in the wake of FB/Cambridge Analytica absent regulatory certainty.
The exponential growth of data presents both opportunities and risks. As the first U.S. Chief Technology Officer, Aneesh Chopra was instrumental in the government's efforts to open data for commercial use, set interoperability standards to enhance competition, and invest in technologies to combat cybersecurity threats. Balancing economic benefits with minimizing cyber risks, Chopra advanced solutions through an open innovation strategy. Attendees will learn how to advance their growth strategies, foster private-public collaboration to identify threats, navigate legal challenges, and enhance network security while leveraging data for economic gain.
From his time at the White House to his current role at carejourney, Aneesh Chopra, the first U.S. Chief Technology Officer, has been a strong advocate for open innovation in addressing healthcare, education, and energy challenges. Join us as we delve into his journey, explore his strategies for fostering public-private collaboration, and gain valuable insights on how technology can transform government.
