Harnessing the Potential of Big Data in Post-Pandemic Southeast Asia

This presentation gives an overview of the newly published report on Harnessing the Potential of Big Data in Post-Pandemic Southeast Asia which illustrates the analytical power of digital technology to turn voluminous datasets into actionable public service delivery mechanisms in health care, social welfare, and protection, and education offering large economic and social benefits.

Adrienne Mendenhall

Adrienne focuses on business development and partnerships in Southeast Asia. She creates innovative partnerships across public and private sectors that result in new healthcare and aged care models. Adrienne has led the development and growth of innovative programs such as Modern Aging, the Health Futures network, and the newly launched Fintech for Health Innovation Platform. Prior to joining ACCESS Health International, Adrienne worked in education administration for the National University of Singapore Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

Pankaj Gupta

Dr. Pankaj Gupta is a Digital Health Management Consultant. He is a visionary leader, a technocrat, and a data scientist. He has a Master's in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, and Management. For over two decades, he has been working in Healthcare/Pharma Technology business and Healthcare/Pharma process standardization. He has leadership roles in HealthTech Leadership roles - in the US, Canada, and Asia. 

ICT as Enabler for Universal Health Coverage

Leveraging information, communication, and technology (ICT) in health helps increase efficiency, improve management, speed, and transparency. Data drives digital health for patient-centered care. Interoperability is critical to creating a seamless health care system. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) supports a Regional eHealth Interoperability Lab where ICT is used for better and harmonized data systems. Collaborative learning in the digital health interoperability lab is done through teaming, testing, tooling, and training.