Met over breakfast with Prof Daniel Polsky, Prof Kevin Volpp, A/Prof Peter Groeneveld, and Dr Amol Navathe.
Described fellowship and the themes being explored.
Discussed machine learning loop concept.
Discussed application of behavioural economics in modification of patient (smoking, healthy food, texting while driving) and clinician behaviour.
Dan and Kevin mentioned recent announcements by John Hancock (insurer) and Vitality. Also, innovations with Kroger (supermarket chain).
Dan indicated that they had applied for a grant in big data on the back of previous discussions had between LDI and CMCRC and would be interested in formally collaborating on those projects if they were funded.
Dan recommended a meeting with Curtis Lane in NYC – private equity investments focused on healthcare savings.
Also suggested I attend a presentation by Patrick Conway from CMS Centre for Innovation (but was not available).
Follow up with a second meeting to explore opportunities to collaborate on my return to Philadelphia.
