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“ We seek answers to some of today ’ s most challenging issues by looking at how individuals , cultures , and companies from other industries may have already addressed similar issues ,” states the front page of X Tech Ventures ’ website .
Founded just last year , the company is led by CEO Robert Szczerba , a global executive exploring the intersection of technology , innovation and healthcare . Previously , Szczerba was the corporate director of healthcare and life science and a senior fellow emeritus for Lockheed Martin Corporation .
Driven by the inefficiencies he saw in the healthcare system , Szczerba began X Tech Ventures in an effort to solve some of the most challenging
Improving patient experience problems in healthcare by using a simulation platform that can be adapted for several various needs .
As the healthcare industry shifts from a fee for service to a fee for outcome model , technology has the capability to reduce medical errors and improve outcomes once tailored . Szczerba finds that while technology has positively impacted the healthcare sector through higher-end diagnostic abilities , very little improvement has been made in the larger range of basic healthcare needs .
Szczerba said he sees opportunities for technology to help hospitals improve their design , workflows and patient experience and X Tech Ventures ’ platform can be used to help hospitals troubleshoot these problematic areas .
In ‘ Plane ’ Sight Aviation , specifically the pilot ’ s checklist , is a practice healthcare systems should adopt more widely , says Szczerba . Similarly , the way the banking industry is able to give its customers secure access to their accounts is something hospitals should take note of .
“ It ’ s so frustrating that you can
24 September 2014