About

About

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President – LinkedIn

Physician Innovator, Healthcare Artificial Intelligence, Patient Safety, Healthcare Change Management, Patient Advocate/Cancer Survivor, Public Health Expert

Dr. Barry P. Chaiken, MD, MPH, is a distinguished figure at the intersection of healthcare innovation and technology, with over 25 years dedicated to advancing healthcare information technology, clinical transformation, and the strategic use of data to enhance patient safety and healthcare outcomes. As a pioneering physician innovator and a leading expert in healthcare artificial intelligence, Dr. Chaiken’s contributions have significantly influenced the integration of technology in healthcare, optimizing quality, accessibility, and cost-efficiency of care.

Dr. Chaiken’s thought leadership is prominently featured in his groundbreaking book, ‘Navigating the Code: How Technology Transforms the Patient-Physician Journey,’ and his forthcoming work, ‘Future Healthcare 2035: How Artificial Intelligence Transforms the Patient-Physician Journey,’ which delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in redefining healthcare delivery and patient care.

At the helm of DocsNetwork Ltd., Dr. Chaiken has provided invaluable guidance to various healthcare organizations, including the National Institutes of Health, the UK National Health Service, and tech giants such as McKesson, Infor, and Salesforce/Tableau. His consultancy work emphasizes patient safety, clinician technology adoption, and effective healthcare change management, underscoring his expertise in marrying clinical needs with technological advancements.

A celebrated keynote speaker, Dr. Chaiken has captivated audiences worldwide with over 60 CME lectures, sharing his expertise on the pivotal role of technology in healthcare, patient safety, and the future of healthcare artificial intelligence. Moving beyond traditional publication contributions, Dr. Chaiken now engages a broad audience through his biweekly LinkedIn newsletter, “Future-Primed Healthcare,” a weekly subscription newsletter, “What’s Your Take?” and his “Dr. Barry Speaks” YouTube channel. These platforms showcase his insights on the latest trends and innovations in healthcare, reflecting his commitment to leading the conversation on healthcare’s digital transformation.

Dr. Chaiken’s academic foundation includes a medical degree from Downstate Medical Center, a Master in Public Health degree from the Harvard School of Public Health, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University at Albany. His postgraduate training was completed at the Centers for Disease Control as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer and at the New Jersey State Department of Health as a preventive medicine resident, highlighting his broad expertise in public health and preventive medicine.

An Overseas Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a Fellow of the Health Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS), Dr. Chaiken’s career is not only defined by his professional achievements but also by his resilience as a cancer survivor. This personal journey has deepened his advocacy for patient-centered care, adding a unique perspective to his work on improving healthcare systems.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Chaiken is committed to shaping the future of healthcare through education, serving as a guest lecturer at prestigious institutions, and contributing to developing the next generation of healthcare leaders and innovators.


DocsNetwork Ltd.

DocsNetwork provides expertise in healthcare strategy, business development, and thought leadership to health information technology and life sciences companies by leveraging its many years of project experience serving its diverse client base.