Show Notes
Bindi Norwell is a highly accomplished New Zealand business leader, currently serving as the Group Chief Executive of ProCare, a major healthcare provider in New Zealand, and JV Health Accelerator co-chair. With over 25 years of experience across sectors such as health, property, professional services, and telecommunications, she is known for her commitment to health equity, technology-driven transformation in healthcare, and empowering teams. In recent years, Bindi has been driving the adoption of AI and machine learning into primary care to improve efficiencies, relieve some of the administrative burden on GPs and nurses, improve patient experience, and help achieve more equitable health outcomes for the people of Aotearoa.
We discuss:
- how AI is an enabler for tech - the opportunities and hurdles in the healthtech prodcurement process - what the future for primary care could look like
ProCare: www.procare.co.nz
Health Accelerator: www.healthaccelerator.co.nz
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