Healthtech platform Practo names Cijo George as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, as the firm strengthens its emphasis on integrating AI capabilities throughout its services.

George will manage the organization’s AI strategy and implementation, collaborating with various teams to enhance the application of artificial intelligence in care navigation, tools for providers, and overall platform intelligence.

In his updated position, he will work alongside product, engineering, and clinical teams to embed AI more thoroughly into how patients find and obtain healthcare services, as well as how doctors provide treatment with enhanced consistency and accuracy. He will directly report to Shashank ND, the co-founder and CEO of Practo.

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Shashank ND stated that the company's extensive experience in compiling healthcare data from patients, providers, and treatment results has established a foundation for more sophisticated AI applications. He mentioned that artificial intelligence can aid in revealing the potential of this data to enhance patient outcomes and provide doctors with practical insights. He characterized George’s experience in creating production-level AI systems as consistent with Practo’s long-term goals.

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George has almost 20 years of expertise in machine learning, AI systems, and product development. Before joining Practo, he had senior leadership positions at Observe.AI, focusing on extensive AI systems utilized by international companies. Previously, he directed platform and AI projects at Belong.co, concentrating on search and personalization technologies within the HR technology industry. He additionally collaborated with the Advanced Technology Group at NetApp, aiding in machine learning and data science initiatives for distributed systems.

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George possesses a master’s degree in High Performance Computing from the Indian Institute of Science.
Reflecting on his appointment, George mentioned that the chance to utilize AI in ways that directly enhance patient experiences and clinical services drew him to the position. He mentioned that Practo’s size and its comprehensive long-term healthcare data offer considerable possibilities for innovation.

The appointment arrives as healthcare technology companies are progressively investing in artificial intelligence to boost patient engagement, optimize provider workflows, and enhance decision-making within digital health platforms.