Episode Highlights
Kyruus’s Role and Mission
Kyruus is described as a provider data management and scheduling solution aiming to match patients with the right healthcare providers. It powers provider directories and application layers, enabling efficient patient-provider matching, call center interactions, and self-scheduling capabilities.
Digital Transformation and Industry Support
Gardner discusses Kyruus’s focus on being middleware in the healthcare industry, addressing the challenges of legacy systems and data silos. By organizing and making provider data more accessible, Kyruus aims to support a wide array of industry players, including health apps and systems.
Approach to Healthcare Innovation
The discussion shifts to the importance of taking calculated risks and embracing innovation in healthcare. Gardner reflects on the early cautious approach of Kyruus and the eventual realization of the importance of committing fully to impactful, ambitious projects.
Advice for Digital Health Leaders
Gardner advises Chief Digital Information Officers and others in similar roles to look beyond their organizations and consider the broader ecosystem when implementing digital health solutions. He emphasizes the importance of understanding technology investments and their ROI, and creating seamless integrations to improve healthcare delivery.
Personal and Professional Reflections
Gardner expresses a desire to be recognized as a trusted partner in the digital health industry and reflects on his personal journey, emphasizing the value of persistence and willingness to take risks for meaningful impact in healthcare. He envisions Kyruus as a key player in organizing healthcare data and making it actionable across various platforms and services
