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Amit Yadav, CEO GE HealthCare Australia & New Zealand
Filmed Sydney, New South Wales | October 2024
Amit Yadav holds the position of CEO at GE HealthCare in Australia and New Zealand, where he oversees a team of 450 skilled professionals focused on delivering healthcare solutions, particularly in the areas of diagnostic imaging, monitoring, and ultrasound. Talking with Australian Health Journal, Amit has background as a clinical radiographer, evolving into roles at GE, where he gained expertise as a CT trainer and later commercial responsibilities.
Drawing from GE’s 125-year legacy in healthcare, Amit is leading efforts to integrate AI into medical imaging devices and optimise workflow efficiencies. He stresses the importance of leveraging the vast amount of untapped healthcare data, with an emphasis on automating manual processes to enhance productivity. Additionally, his focus extends to utilising AI for workflow optimisation and ensuring compliance with local regulations and standards to prioritise safety.
Amit places significant emphasis on educating healthcare professionals about the capabilities and limitations of AI and digital solutions. Collaborating with partners such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), he aims to implement user-friendly enterprise-wide solutions that cater to the needs of clinicians. Amit also recognises the necessity of continuous education and training programs for healthcare professionals, working closely with colleges and universities to integrate AI and digital education at various levels.
Furthermore, Amit is actively involved in fostering partnerships with educational institutions to develop training and education programs for the next generation of healthcare leaders. He emphasises the need for a comprehensive understanding of AI’s implications in patient treatment and advocates for personalised approaches to healthcare outcomes. Amit’s commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation and education underscores GE HealthCare’s dedication to driving positive change in the industry.
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