In this episode we speak with U S based Dr. Bishal Bhandari who is a Clinical Care Transformation Scientist, is with Medstar Health Inc. in Maryland. His field of work include Clinical Care Analytics, Quality, and Performance Improvement as well as Population Health Projects like Diabetes Bootcamp, Community Health Advocate, Senior Services, and Transitional Guide Nursing.
Bishal is an avid data science enthusiast by his own admission; and is passionate about implementing quality and innovation in healthcare for better care access, delivery, and overall better clinical experience. One of the most important work that he does is in the area of Social Determinants of Health. SDoH are factors beyond clinical and genetic that affect ones health. This aspect of healthcare is becoming crucial part in addressing population health.
Dr. Bhandari along with some other like minded friends have analyzed available covid data, and have shared trends and predictions on various platforms. He has advised individuals and agencies that are working on covid related matters. He is passionately committed in helping Nepali healthcare systems to be more effective by sharing his knowledge with practitioners and policymakers.