CHI Amped Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:28:29 +0800 http://www.chi.sg en-gb © 2026 CHI Amped yes d82e54b1-7c36-5c16-8ebe-600fd17ae9b0 Centre for Healthcare Innovation serial false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) healthcare, innovation, singapore, chi, hospital, workforce, transformation, colearning, thought leadership Centre for Healthcare Innovation https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6ogbnfps01y8pkywlze6vfbzfr0v?.jpg CHI Amped http://www.chi.sg AI for Health: Converting Momentum into Muscle AI for Health: Converting Momentum into Muscle Dive into the complex reality of AI in healthcare with insights from the HEAL Advisory Thinktank's latest report. We explore the fascinating paradoxes, unexpected pitfalls, and genuine breakthroughs shaping AI adoption across healthcare systems today.

 

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]]> Dive into the complex reality of AI in healthcare with insights from the HEAL Advisory Thinktank's latest report. We explore the fascinating paradoxes, unexpected pitfalls, and genuine breakthroughs shaping AI adoption across healthcare systems today.

 

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-19018379 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0800 278 full false CHI INNOVATE 2025 Chapter 4: ALL for AI CHI INNOVATE 2025 Chapter 4: ALL for AI Our final chapter features one centrestage speaker–Amos Miller, founder and CEO of Glidance.

Join us as Amos Miller shares his powerful personal story. Blind since his early 20s and a computer science and AI expert, Miller reveals why existing mobility aids leave 98% of visually impaired individuals unable to leave their homes alone. Discover how he's disrupting an age-old industry with Glide, the first primary mobility aid alternative to the white cane or guide dog. This light, physically guiding device, powered by affordable AI, is designed to make independent mobility accessible to millions, fostering genuine agency and belonging in a future beyond mere inclusion.

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]]> Our final chapter features one centrestage speaker–Amos Miller, founder and CEO of Glidance.

Join us as Amos Miller shares his powerful personal story. Blind since his early 20s and a computer science and AI expert, Miller reveals why existing mobility aids leave 98% of visually impaired individuals unable to leave their homes alone. Discover how he's disrupting an age-old industry with Glide, the first primary mobility aid alternative to the white cane or guide dog. This light, physically guiding device, powered by affordable AI, is designed to make independent mobility accessible to millions, fostering genuine agency and belonging in a future beyond mere inclusion.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17896140 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0800 846 full false CHI INNOVATE 2025 Chapter 3: AI for ALL CHI INNOVATE 2025 Chapter 3: AI for ALL
In this episode, we explore how the healthcare workforce can use AI for change with our ground champions: Sally Lim (IHH), Melissa Chew (WH), Karen Wee (LB) and Charlene Liew (CGH), in a panel moderated by Prof Goh Kim Huat (NTU).This panel focused on feasible AI implementations within healthcare organisations.

We also hear from voices outside of healthcare. Tze Ming Lee from the design industry (STUCK), Spencer from the sustainability industry (Google), Tham Kok Leong from the Law field (A&G LLP), and Annie Chang from the tourism industry (STB) in a panel moderated by Junaid Bajwa (Flagship Pioneering). 

Tune in to discover how AI is being used to catalyse meaningful change in various setting

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In this episode, we explore how the healthcare workforce can use AI for change with our ground champions: Sally Lim (IHH), Melissa Chew (WH), Karen Wee (LB) and Charlene Liew (CGH), in a panel moderated by Prof Goh Kim Huat (NTU).This panel focused on feasible AI implementations within healthcare organisations.

We also hear from voices outside of healthcare. Tze Ming Lee from the design industry (STUCK), Spencer from the sustainability industry (Google), Tham Kok Leong from the Law field (A&G LLP), and Annie Chang from the tourism industry (STB) in a panel moderated by Junaid Bajwa (Flagship Pioneering). 

Tune in to discover how AI is being used to catalyse meaningful change in various setting

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17890512 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0800 1121 full false CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 7: Ms Stella Ward (Digital Health Association, New Zealand): Digital Health, Courageous Leadership, and Human-Centered Innovation for a Connected World CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 7: Ms Stella Ward (Digital Health Association, New Zealand): Digital Health, Courageous Leadership, and Human-Centered Innovation for a Connected World The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems. 

🎙️ Episode 7: Ms Stella Ward (Digital Health Association, New Zealand): Digital Health, Courageous Leadership, and Human-Centered Innovation for a Connected World.

Stella Ward, Chief Executive of the Digital Health Association (New Zealand), shares her journey from speech therapist to digital health trailblazer. She discusses how technology can be a powerful enabler for human capability, drawing on her experience leading digital transformation at Canterbury District Health Board and in her executive leadership roles. Stella reflects on leadership during crises, the importance of courageous curiosity, collaboration, and kindness, and how healthcare is fundamentally a team sport. She also shares her pragmatic perspective on AI, emphasizing its potential as a productivity tool and the need for practical, patient-centered solutions in global health.


Interviewed by: Ms Tan Xuet Ying, member of FLYING; Principal Speech Therapist, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

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]]> The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems. 

🎙️ Episode 7: Ms Stella Ward (Digital Health Association, New Zealand): Digital Health, Courageous Leadership, and Human-Centered Innovation for a Connected World.

Stella Ward, Chief Executive of the Digital Health Association (New Zealand), shares her journey from speech therapist to digital health trailblazer. She discusses how technology can be a powerful enabler for human capability, drawing on her experience leading digital transformation at Canterbury District Health Board and in her executive leadership roles. Stella reflects on leadership during crises, the importance of courageous curiosity, collaboration, and kindness, and how healthcare is fundamentally a team sport. She also shares her pragmatic perspective on AI, emphasizing its potential as a productivity tool and the need for practical, patient-centered solutions in global health.


Interviewed by: Ms Tan Xuet Ying, member of FLYING; Principal Speech Therapist, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

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]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17779068 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0800 2492 full false CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 6: Dr Abdullahi Sheriff (MSD, Singapore/Malaysia/Brunei): Impact, Ethics, and Sustainable Access to Medicines and Vaccines CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 6: Dr Abdullahi Sheriff (MSD, Singapore/Malaysia/Brunei): Impact, Ethics, and Sustainable Access to Medicines and Vaccines The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems.

🎙️ Episode 6: Dr Abdullahi Sheriff (MSD, Singapore/Malaysia/Brunei): Impact, Ethics, and Sustainable Access to Medicines and Vaccines

Dr. Abdullahi Sheriff, Managing Director for Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei at MSD, shares his leadership journey from architecture and consulting to driving commercial success and sustainable access in healthcare. Sheriff discusses the triad of impact, ethics, and values as the foundation for effective leadership, the importance of cross-sector collaboration, and the need for context-driven solutions. He reflects on lessons from the pandemic, the challenges of policy shifts, and the power of partnerships to expand access to life-changing medicines and vaccines. Sheriff also offers advice for future leaders on embracing diverse experiences, prioritizing ethics, and building organizations that serve communities for generations to come. This episode highlights the critical role of sustainable access, ethical leadership, and innovation in advancing global health.


Interviewed by: Ms Anne Neo, member of FLYING, Senior Pharmacist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

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]]> The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems.

🎙️ Episode 6: Dr Abdullahi Sheriff (MSD, Singapore/Malaysia/Brunei): Impact, Ethics, and Sustainable Access to Medicines and Vaccines

Dr. Abdullahi Sheriff, Managing Director for Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei at MSD, shares his leadership journey from architecture and consulting to driving commercial success and sustainable access in healthcare. Sheriff discusses the triad of impact, ethics, and values as the foundation for effective leadership, the importance of cross-sector collaboration, and the need for context-driven solutions. He reflects on lessons from the pandemic, the challenges of policy shifts, and the power of partnerships to expand access to life-changing medicines and vaccines. Sheriff also offers advice for future leaders on embracing diverse experiences, prioritizing ethics, and building organizations that serve communities for generations to come. This episode highlights the critical role of sustainable access, ethical leadership, and innovation in advancing global health.


Interviewed by: Ms Anne Neo, member of FLYING, Senior Pharmacist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17779051 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0800 5172 full false CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 5: Prof Jonty Heaversedge (NHG Health, Singapore): Population health, digital transformation, and building cultures of connection and collaboration CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 5: Prof Jonty Heaversedge (NHG Health, Singapore): Population health, digital transformation, and building cultures of connection and collaboration The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems.

🎙️ Episode 5: Prof Jonty Heaversedge (NHG Health, Singapore): Population health, digital transformation, and building cultures of connection and collaboration.

Jonty Heaversedge (PopHealth), Member of the CHI Leadership Council at the Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI), Director of the Digital Innovation Office, Clinical Director & CCIO for Population Health at NHG Health, discusses the role of digital tools in shaping population health strategies. He highlights the importance of data, collaboration, and leadership in driving meaningful change. 


Interviewed by: George Glass, leader of FLYING, Senior Nurse Researcher at Tan Tock Seng, Singapore

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems.

🎙️ Episode 5: Prof Jonty Heaversedge (NHG Health, Singapore): Population health, digital transformation, and building cultures of connection and collaboration.

Jonty Heaversedge (PopHealth), Member of the CHI Leadership Council at the Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI), Director of the Digital Innovation Office, Clinical Director & CCIO for Population Health at NHG Health, discusses the role of digital tools in shaping population health strategies. He highlights the importance of data, collaboration, and leadership in driving meaningful change. 


Interviewed by: George Glass, leader of FLYING, Senior Nurse Researcher at Tan Tock Seng, Singapore

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17778690 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0800 3426 full false CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 4: Dr Junaid Bajwa (Flagship Pioneering, UK): Responsible AI, Adaptive Leadership, and Global Perspectives on Health System Change CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 4: Dr Junaid Bajwa (Flagship Pioneering, UK): Responsible AI, Adaptive Leadership, and Global Perspectives on Health System Change The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems.

🎙️ Episode 4: Dr Junaid Bajwa (Flagship Pioneering, UK): Responsible AI, Adaptive Leadership, and Global Perspectives on Health System Change

Junaid explores the role of governance and ethical leadership in shaping global health outcomes. He discusses how policy, equity, and accountability intersect in healthcare innovation, and why inclusive governance is key to sustainable progress.

Interviewed by: Vicdario Neo Yong Peng, member of FLYING; Assistant Nurse Clinician, Informatics & Innovation at Woodlands Health, Singapore

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems.

🎙️ Episode 4: Dr Junaid Bajwa (Flagship Pioneering, UK): Responsible AI, Adaptive Leadership, and Global Perspectives on Health System Change

Junaid explores the role of governance and ethical leadership in shaping global health outcomes. He discusses how policy, equity, and accountability intersect in healthcare innovation, and why inclusive governance is key to sustainable progress.

Interviewed by: Vicdario Neo Yong Peng, member of FLYING; Assistant Nurse Clinician, Informatics & Innovation at Woodlands Health, Singapore

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17778684 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0800 3492 full false CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 3 :Mr Göran Henriks (Region Jönköping, Sweden): Systems Thinking, Quality Management, and the Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Care CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 3 :Mr Göran Henriks (Region Jönköping, Sweden): Systems Thinking, Quality Management, and the Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Care The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems.

🎙️ Episode 3: Mr Göran Henriks (Region Jönköping, Sweden): Systems Thinking, Quality Management, and the Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Care

Mr. Göran Henriks, Senior Strategic Advisor at Region Jönköping County, Sweden, reflects on decades of leadership in healthcare quality and innovation. He shares lessons from Total Quality Management, Pursuing Perfection, and the Swedish Knowledge Management system, advocating for learning health systems that evolve in response to community needs.


Interviewed by: Ms Zenne Tng, member of FLYING; Senior Principal Speech Therpapist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

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]]> The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems.

🎙️ Episode 3: Mr Göran Henriks (Region Jönköping, Sweden): Systems Thinking, Quality Management, and the Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Care

Mr. Göran Henriks, Senior Strategic Advisor at Region Jönköping County, Sweden, reflects on decades of leadership in healthcare quality and innovation. He shares lessons from Total Quality Management, Pursuing Perfection, and the Swedish Knowledge Management system, advocating for learning health systems that evolve in response to community needs.


Interviewed by: Ms Zenne Tng, member of FLYING; Senior Principal Speech Therpapist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17778665 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0800 3530 full false CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 2: Associate Professor Cherdchai Nopmaneejumruslers (Mahidol University, Thailand): Lean Thinking, Quality Improvement, and Digital Innovation for Sustainable Healthcare CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 2: Associate Professor Cherdchai Nopmaneejumruslers (Mahidol University, Thailand): Lean Thinking, Quality Improvement, and Digital Innovation for Sustainable Healthcare The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems.

🎙️ Episode 2: Associate Professor Cherdchai Nopmaneejumruslers (Mahidol University, Thailand): Lean Thinking, Quality Improvement, and Digital Innovation for Sustainable Healthcare

Prof Cherdchai discusses how design principles can be applied to healthcare innovation. He highlights the importance of empathy-driven design, user experience, and systems integration to create impactful solutions that resonate with both patients and providers.


Interviewed by: Dr Sabrina Lau, member of FLYING; Consultant in Geriatric Medicine at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems.

🎙️ Episode 2: Associate Professor Cherdchai Nopmaneejumruslers (Mahidol University, Thailand): Lean Thinking, Quality Improvement, and Digital Innovation for Sustainable Healthcare

Prof Cherdchai discusses how design principles can be applied to healthcare innovation. He highlights the importance of empathy-driven design, user experience, and systems integration to create impactful solutions that resonate with both patients and providers.


Interviewed by: Dr Sabrina Lau, member of FLYING; Consultant in Geriatric Medicine at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17778658 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0800 3714 full false CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 1: Professor Hahrie Han (Johns Hopkins University, USA): Social Movements, Civic Engagement, and the Power of Collective Action in Health Transformation. CHI FLYING Global Health Leaders Podcast Series -> Episode 1: Professor Hahrie Han (Johns Hopkins University, USA): Social Movements, Civic Engagement, and the Power of Collective Action in Health Transformation. The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems.

🎙️ Episode 1: Professor Hahrie Han (Johns Hopkins University, USA): Social Movements, Civic Engagement, and the Power of Collective Action in Health Transformation.

Professor Hahrie Han, Director of the SNF Agora Institute and Faculty Director of the P3 Lab at Johns Hopkins University, shares her journey from student activism to global thought leadership in civic engagement and movement building. She explores how organising, collective action, and community empowerment can drive meaningful change in health systems. Her reflections offer a powerful call to action for leaders to take ownership of their power and build supportive communities that sustain purpose and foster transformation.


Interviewed by: Ms Vanessa Lim, member of FLYING; Assistant Director, Leadership & Organisation Development Office, Centre for Healthcare Innovation, Singapore

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]]> The CHI FLYING Podcast is a vibrant audio series spotlighting diverse voices from the FLYING community. Each episode features thought leaders, designers, strategists, and changemakers who share bold ideas and lived experiences in transforming healthcare systems.

🎙️ Episode 1: Professor Hahrie Han (Johns Hopkins University, USA): Social Movements, Civic Engagement, and the Power of Collective Action in Health Transformation.

Professor Hahrie Han, Director of the SNF Agora Institute and Faculty Director of the P3 Lab at Johns Hopkins University, shares her journey from student activism to global thought leadership in civic engagement and movement building. She explores how organising, collective action, and community empowerment can drive meaningful change in health systems. Her reflections offer a powerful call to action for leaders to take ownership of their power and build supportive communities that sustain purpose and foster transformation.


Interviewed by: Ms Vanessa Lim, member of FLYING; Assistant Director, Leadership & Organisation Development Office, Centre for Healthcare Innovation, Singapore

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17771726 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0800 2708 1 1 full false CHI INNOVATE 2025 Chapter 2: Change for AI CHI INNOVATE 2025 Chapter 2: Change for AI In this episode, we explore how healthcare systems, patients, and communities areadapting to AI with insights from Trishan Panch (Harvard), Candy Gan (TypeOne.sg), CoraHan (UC Health), Ricardo Leite (HealthAI), and Teo Yik Ying (NUS). From AI-powereddiabetes care to rethinking governance and regulation, this session highlights how AI istransforming care, education, and system design. We also hear from Sandy Ho (NUH) onworkforce transformation, ChowMinyang (NHG) on AI-enhanced education, Haslina(SingHealth) on AI-enabled diabetic eye screening, and Jason (MSD) on AI governance in apanel moderated by Jennifer Cleland (LKCMedicine). Tune in to discover how AI is not justa tool—but a catalyst for meaningful change in health systems worldwide

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]]> In this episode, we explore how healthcare systems, patients, and communities areadapting to AI with insights from Trishan Panch (Harvard), Candy Gan (TypeOne.sg), CoraHan (UC Health), Ricardo Leite (HealthAI), and Teo Yik Ying (NUS). From AI-powereddiabetes care to rethinking governance and regulation, this session highlights how AI istransforming care, education, and system design. We also hear from Sandy Ho (NUH) onworkforce transformation, ChowMinyang (NHG) on AI-enhanced education, Haslina(SingHealth) on AI-enabled diabetic eye screening, and Jason (MSD) on AI governance in apanel moderated by Jennifer Cleland (LKCMedicine). Tune in to discover how AI is not justa tool—but a catalyst for meaningful change in health systems worldwide

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17771589 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0800 1097 full false CHI INNOVATE 2025 Chapter 1: AI for Change CHI INNOVATE 2025 Chapter 1: AI for Change In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping the future of healthcare with insights from CHI Innovate 2025’s global thought leaders. Learn from centrestage speaker Dr. Haris Shuaib in “AI for Change: How AI is Changing Health and Healthcare”, where he breaks down the evolution of AI—from supervised learning to generative models—and explains why, despite widespread hype, most hospitals still struggle to implement AI at scale. We also feature the international panel “AI for Change: Lessons from Across the World” with Prof. James Teo, Dr. Sujoy Kar, Dr. Ngiam Kee Yuan, Dr. Haris Shuaib, and moderator Abdullahi Sheriff, who discuss real-world deployments, workforce transformation, trust-building, and data infrastructure. From AI in stroke care and automated discharge summaries to navigating the ethical and organisational challenges of adoption, this episode highlights what it really takes to move AI from pilot projects to everyday impact in healthcare. 

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping the future of healthcare with insights from CHI Innovate 2025’s global thought leaders. Learn from centrestage speaker Dr. Haris Shuaib in “AI for Change: How AI is Changing Health and Healthcare”, where he breaks down the evolution of AI—from supervised learning to generative models—and explains why, despite widespread hype, most hospitals still struggle to implement AI at scale. We also feature the international panel “AI for Change: Lessons from Across the World” with Prof. James Teo, Dr. Sujoy Kar, Dr. Ngiam Kee Yuan, Dr. Haris Shuaib, and moderator Abdullahi Sheriff, who discuss real-world deployments, workforce transformation, trust-building, and data infrastructure. From AI in stroke care and automated discharge summaries to navigating the ethical and organisational challenges of adoption, this episode highlights what it really takes to move AI from pilot projects to everyday impact in healthcare. 

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17685600 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0800 973 full false CHI INNOVATE 2025: Prologue CHI INNOVATE 2025: Prologue In this special episode of our podcast, we take you inside CHI INNOVATE 2025 - Singapore's leading healthcare innovation conference - themed  "AI for All, AI for Change." 

With Minister Ong as the Guest of Honour, the event provided powerful insights into integrating AI into healthcare, highlighting its unique challenges and opportunities. Minister Ong's keynote underscored the importance of leadership, responsible data use, and preserving the human spirit in an AI-driven future. We explored the conference's strong ethos of making AI practical and accessible, from co-generated emcee scripts to AI-powered debates. 

Hear about Healthcare Innovation & Productivity Medals, plus new partnerships driving smarter hospitals and robotic-assisted care. Tune in to discover how Singapore is not just talking about AI in healthcare  -it's walking the talk.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> In this special episode of our podcast, we take you inside CHI INNOVATE 2025 - Singapore's leading healthcare innovation conference - themed  "AI for All, AI for Change." 

With Minister Ong as the Guest of Honour, the event provided powerful insights into integrating AI into healthcare, highlighting its unique challenges and opportunities. Minister Ong's keynote underscored the importance of leadership, responsible data use, and preserving the human spirit in an AI-driven future. We explored the conference's strong ethos of making AI practical and accessible, from co-generated emcee scripts to AI-powered debates. 

Hear about Healthcare Innovation & Productivity Medals, plus new partnerships driving smarter hospitals and robotic-assisted care. Tune in to discover how Singapore is not just talking about AI in healthcare  -it's walking the talk.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17669709 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0800 361 full false CHI INNOVATE 2025 Debate - Should proven AI models override human healthcare decisions? CHI INNOVATE 2025 Debate - Should proven AI models override human healthcare decisions? Tune into an unprecedented, high-risk debate from CHI INNOVATE 2025: “Should proven AI models override human healthcare decisions?” In a unique twist, humans argued for AI, while AI argued to keep humans in the loop! Featuring real-time AI avatars, discover how this high-stakes debate unfolded, with the AI team triumphing by shifting audience opinion.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Tune into an unprecedented, high-risk debate from CHI INNOVATE 2025: “Should proven AI models override human healthcare decisions?” In a unique twist, humans argued for AI, while AI argued to keep humans in the loop! Featuring real-time AI avatars, discover how this high-stakes debate unfolded, with the AI team triumphing by shifting audience opinion.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

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]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-17573875 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0800 122 1 1 full false Developing Young Leaders in Healthcare Developing Young Leaders in Healthcare In this episode, we’re going to find out more about Developing Young Leaders!  

To give us insights and share valuable experience on the subject,  we have CHI’s Consultant, Prof Jonathon Gray! Jonathon is a Quality Improvement Fellow and Executive Director of Transformation at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, and Clinical Director at Life Sciences Hub Wales. 

He is also the founder of CLIMB, Cardiff’s unique immersive leadership programme, where young leaders support each other throughout their careers, with the hope of making a difference to the world. Armed with all the questions to enrich this conversation, is our guest co-host, Grace Soon, a member of CHI’s FLYING, a guild that brings together future leaders and young innovators to build, transform and lead healthcare into the future. Grace is also a human resource manager with Tan Tock Seng Hospital

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> In this episode, we’re going to find out more about Developing Young Leaders!  

To give us insights and share valuable experience on the subject,  we have CHI’s Consultant, Prof Jonathon Gray! Jonathon is a Quality Improvement Fellow and Executive Director of Transformation at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, and Clinical Director at Life Sciences Hub Wales. 

He is also the founder of CLIMB, Cardiff’s unique immersive leadership programme, where young leaders support each other throughout their careers, with the hope of making a difference to the world. Armed with all the questions to enrich this conversation, is our guest co-host, Grace Soon, a member of CHI’s FLYING, a guild that brings together future leaders and young innovators to build, transform and lead healthcare into the future. Grace is also a human resource manager with Tan Tock Seng Hospital

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]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-14508247 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0800 2383 full false Start-Up Perspective: Innovating with AI for Healthcare Start-Up Perspective: Innovating with AI for Healthcare In this episode, we are thrilled to have with us in the studios Ms Tan Swee Yen, CEO of Conex Healthcare, who will be chatting with us about AI and healthcare!

Swee Yen shares with us the developments of Conex Healthcare, the inspiration behind her work and how AI has been instrumental in predictive analysis for healthcare. 

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> In this episode, we are thrilled to have with us in the studios Ms Tan Swee Yen, CEO of Conex Healthcare, who will be chatting with us about AI and healthcare!

Swee Yen shares with us the developments of Conex Healthcare, the inspiration behind her work and how AI has been instrumental in predictive analysis for healthcare. 

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-14507937 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0800 2312 8 full false Population Health & Primary Healthcare with Dr Jonty Heaversedge and Guest-Host, Dr Clive Tan. Population Health & Primary Healthcare with Dr Jonty Heaversedge and Guest-Host, Dr Clive Tan. In this episode, we’ll have a conversation on Population Health and Primary Healthcare with Dr Jonty Heaversedge, the Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Clinical Information Officer of South East London Integrated Care, as well as the Clinical Director of Imperial College Health Partners.  Leading this conversation is our guest co-host, Dr Clive Tan, Assistant Chief of Group Integrated Care (Population Health) at the National Healthcare Group. 


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]]> In this episode, we’ll have a conversation on Population Health and Primary Healthcare with Dr Jonty Heaversedge, the Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Clinical Information Officer of South East London Integrated Care, as well as the Clinical Director of Imperial College Health Partners.  Leading this conversation is our guest co-host, Dr Clive Tan, Assistant Chief of Group Integrated Care (Population Health) at the National Healthcare Group. 


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]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-12483187 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0800 1967 7 full false Start-Up Perspective: The Journey to Adoption Start-Up Perspective: The Journey to Adoption One of the winners of the first Healthcare InnoMatch in its 2021 edition, Articares has successfully implemented the H-Man for use. While innovating a product has its own set of challenges, adoption is a whole different ballgame, and not all successful innovations get to market in the end. 

Hear from Dr Asif Hussain, CEO of Articares who shares his insights and experience on the innovation journey from conception to implementation.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> One of the winners of the first Healthcare InnoMatch in its 2021 edition, Articares has successfully implemented the H-Man for use. While innovating a product has its own set of challenges, adoption is a whole different ballgame, and not all successful innovations get to market in the end. 

Hear from Dr Asif Hussain, CEO of Articares who shares his insights and experience on the innovation journey from conception to implementation.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-12114224 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0800 1142 1 6 full false Digital Transformation: Moving Care into the Community Digital Transformation: Moving Care into the Community Dr Ng Yih Yng, Director of CHI's Digital & Smart Health Office shares more about digital transformation in healthcare, from the key elements & challenges, right up to trends to look out for. 

Passionate about everything digital and healthcare related, Dr Ng is also a Senior Consultant Emergency Physician at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and the Chief Medical Officer for the Home Team with the Ministry of Home Affairs.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Dr Ng Yih Yng, Director of CHI's Digital & Smart Health Office shares more about digital transformation in healthcare, from the key elements & challenges, right up to trends to look out for. 

Passionate about everything digital and healthcare related, Dr Ng is also a Senior Consultant Emergency Physician at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and the Chief Medical Officer for the Home Team with the Ministry of Home Affairs.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-12114155 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0800 2340 1 5 full false Designed for Healthcare Innovation Designed for Healthcare Innovation Find out the opportunities that emerge between the seemingly opposing factors of being creative and adhering healthcare regulations. Mr Low Cheaw Hwei shares more about design thinking as an approach to innovation, and how to design an impactful innovation. 

Cheaw Hwei is the Head of Design for Philips in Asia, and Head of Government and Public Affairs for Philips in Singapore. Mr Low is also the Chairman for the Design Education Advisory Committee, the first national level design committee in Singapore.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Find out the opportunities that emerge between the seemingly opposing factors of being creative and adhering healthcare regulations. Mr Low Cheaw Hwei shares more about design thinking as an approach to innovation, and how to design an impactful innovation. 

Cheaw Hwei is the Head of Design for Philips in Asia, and Head of Government and Public Affairs for Philips in Singapore. Mr Low is also the Chairman for the Design Education Advisory Committee, the first national level design committee in Singapore.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-12113931 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0800 1478 1 4 full false Research in Innovation Research in Innovation Explore more about the role of research in innovating for healthcare with Ms Pauline Tay, Director for the National Healthcare Innovation Centre, and Ms Chao Siew Mien, Director of CHI's Clinical and Research Innovations Office.

In this episode, they will share more about key traits of clinical research that point towards a successful innovation, and how to minimise the impact of challenges facing innovation today. 

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Explore more about the role of research in innovating for healthcare with Ms Pauline Tay, Director for the National Healthcare Innovation Centre, and Ms Chao Siew Mien, Director of CHI's Clinical and Research Innovations Office.

In this episode, they will share more about key traits of clinical research that point towards a successful innovation, and how to minimise the impact of challenges facing innovation today. 

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-12113497 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0800 2121 1 3 full false Organisational Development for Workforce Transformation Organisational Development for Workforce Transformation Dr Douglas O'Loughlin, Principal at The Dao of Thriving and Associate Consultant at Civil Service College, shares more about organisational development in moving towards workforce transformation. Find out how organisations can continuously change and transform in order to be more impactful externally, and healthier internally. 

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Dr Douglas O'Loughlin, Principal at The Dao of Thriving and Associate Consultant at Civil Service College, shares more about organisational development in moving towards workforce transformation. Find out how organisations can continuously change and transform in order to be more impactful externally, and healthier internally. 

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-12113334 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0800 1362 1 2 full false Innovating for Impact Innovating for Impact In this first episode of CHI Amped, Associate Professor Tan Cher Heng, CHI's Executive Director, and Associate Professor Wong Hon Tym, CHI's Clinical Director, shares more about innovating for impact!

With innovation being the buzzword to drive workforce transformation, and to prepare for healthcare for future challenges, it's always interesting to see the innovations that emerge. However, successfully developing an innovation does not necessarily guarantee adoption and impact. Find out what are the key factors needed to ensure the potential for widespread adoption, and some key areas in healthcare that have seen an increase in innovations.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> In this first episode of CHI Amped, Associate Professor Tan Cher Heng, CHI's Executive Director, and Associate Professor Wong Hon Tym, CHI's Clinical Director, shares more about innovating for impact!

With innovation being the buzzword to drive workforce transformation, and to prepare for healthcare for future challenges, it's always interesting to see the innovations that emerge. However, successfully developing an innovation does not necessarily guarantee adoption and impact. Find out what are the key factors needed to ensure the potential for widespread adoption, and some key areas in healthcare that have seen an increase in innovations.

If you’d like to learn more about the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, follow us on LinkedIn (@CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation), or visit us at www.chi.sg.

 

]]> Centre for Healthcare Innovation Buzzsprout-12067222 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0800 1340 1 1 full false