Particle Accelerator: A Particle41 Podcast

Scaling Healthcare Operations with GenAi | Ram Bulusu

Particle41 Season 1 Episode 55

Join us on the Particle Accelerator Podcast as we sit down with Ram Bulusu, a healthcare AI and digital transformation leader with decades of experience driving turnarounds and rapid scale-ups across the healthcare industry.

In this episode, Ram shares how digital innovation helped scale Abbott’s diabetes manufacturing from 50 million units per year to 500 million units per year, why healthcare organizations are still behind other industries in tech adoption, and what it will take to make Generative AI truly “plug and play” in regulated environments.

We also dive into Ram’s personal story — from early hardship and discipline to the mindset and health principles that shaped his career — including why he believes nutrition and physical training can impact not just performance, but mental state.

Key Highlights:
• Scaling healthcare operations 10x through digital technologies
• Why Generative AI is about execution, not hype
• The real gap between Big Tech tools and healthcare needs
• How AI is changing patient experience (telehealth, imaging speed, access)
• Risk management: “trust, but verify” in regulated industries
• Advice for young professionals entering healthcare + technology

Connect with Ram Bulusu:
Email: rambul1989@gmail.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ram-b-01012b183/

To learn how Particle41 helps future-thinking organizations modernize and scale with high-performance engineering teams, visit Particle41.com.

About Ben Johnson:
Ben Johnson is the founder of Particle41, helping business leaders modernize systems, accelerate delivery, and build scalable digital products with elite teams.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:30 - Ram’s Background and Career Journey
03:15 - Creative Approaches to Effective Problem-Solving
03:55 - Valuable Lessons from Every Experience
04:00 - Enhancing Your Genetic Potential for Success
04:15 - The Impact of Early Lessons on Personal Growth
04:30 - Strategies for Managing Physical Discipline Effectively
05:30 - The Connection Between Nutrition and Mindset
05:45 - Finding Strength and Resilience in Adversity
05:55 - Recognizing the Value of Every Individual
06:00 - The Importance of Maintaining Physical Health
06:05 - Using Prescription Medications as a Last Resort
06:15 - Transforming Pain into a Meaningful Purpose
06:20 - Empowering Yourself Through Knowledge and Learning
06:25 - Natural Methods to Optimize Your Health
06:40 - The Comprehensive Impact of Health on Life
07:00 - Unlocking Your Limitless Potential for Achievement
07:10 - Cultivating a Strong Belief in Yourself
07:15 - Challenging and Overcoming Your Personal Limitations
07:45 - The Role of Imagination in Driving Innovation
08:00 - The Power of Visualization and Hard Work
10:00 - Transition to the Healthcare Industry
12:30 - Key Achievements in Healthcare
15:00 - The Importance of Data Sharing
17:30 - Challenges in Healthcare Data Utilization
20:00 - Generative AI as a Tool
22:30 - Maintaining Competitive Edge in Healthcare
25:00 - Advice for Young Professionals in Healthcare
27:30 - The Three Horizons Model
30:00 - The Role of Technology in Healthcare
32:30 - Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
35:00 - Outro

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