Bridging the Gap: Innovative Solutions for Rural America's Health Disparities with Dr. William Paiva

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Episode Overview: 

Rural healthcare in America faces a critical shortage of providers and resources. 

Our next guest, Dr. William Paiva, is on a mission to transform rural and Native American health through innovative solutions. 

As Managing Partner of OLSF Ventures and Executive Director of Oklahoma State University's Center for Health Systems Innovation, William brings over two decades of experience in healthcare venture capital and innovation. 

With a unique background spanning molecular biology, business, and finance, William offers invaluable insights into addressing rural healthcare disparities. 

Join us as William shares his journey of "being lucky" in healthcare innovation, his leadership roles in supporting groundbreaking care delivery and IT solutions for underserved communities, a sneak peek into his upcoming book, "My Life in the Middle Seat," and how he and his team are bridging rural America’s health disparities gap with innovative solutions. Let’s go! 

Episode Highlights:

• How "being lucky" is a combination of preparation, opportunity, and openness
• William’s focus on transforming rural and Native American health through innovative solutions
• Key highlights regarding our nation’s severe shortage of healthcare providers in rural areas
• The development of clinical decision support tools to aid primary care in managing subspecialty care
• Drawing parallels between rural US healthcare and healthcare in developing countries

About our Guest: 

Dr. William D. Paiva is the Managing Partner of OLSF Ventures, an early-stage healthcare fund, operational in Oklahoma for 24 years.  

In parallel, William stood up Oklahoma State University's Center for Health Systems Innovation (CHSI) with Cerner CEO and OSU alum, Neal Patterson.  The Center is focused on transforming rural and Native American health by implementing innovative care delivery and IT solutions.  William holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology from the University of Oklahoma; an MBA from Dartmouth College's Amos Tuck School of Business; and completed an international finance program at the London School of Business.  At a personal level, William enjoys golf, fishing (aka ripping lip), card magic, stand-up comedy, discussions about spirituality, the universe, crystals, Buddha, Tao, etc., and solving the Rubik’s cube.

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