Healthcare technology is advancing rapidly, and Sirisha Jashti's work in high-performance computing (HPC) is playing a crucial role. As healthcare providers transition to value-based care models, Jashti's HPC architecture is transforming how they manage data and patient care.
"We're dealing with large volumes of data that traditional systems can't handle. High-performance computing has become essential," Jashti explains.
With over two decades of experience as a software solutions architect, Jashti has developed HPC frameworks that improve how healthcare organizations process and analyze data. Her work supports the shift towards alternative payment models that emphasize care quality over the quantity of services.
The Need for High-Performance Computing in Healthcare
Healthcare organizations face the challenge of processing vast amounts of data efficiently. According to TechTarget, "Big data analytics is a major undertaking for the healthcare industry." Providers must extract actionable insights from electronic health records (EHRs). Despite the challenges, the rewards include improved patient health, reduced costs, and increased satisfaction rates.
HPC addresses this by breaking down complex tasks into smaller, parallel processes, enabling efficient data analysis. In healthcare, where timely insights are important, HPC is essential.
"It's not just about faster computers," Jashti emphasizes. "It's about creating systems that process complex algorithms, run simulations, and analyze large datasets in real time. This capability is impacting drug discovery and personalized medicine."
Jashti's HPC Architecture
Jashti has designed an HPC architecture specifically for healthcare applications. This system uses both local and AWS Cloud Infrastructure, providing healthcare organizations with flexible and scalable computing power.
The system allows healthcare organizations to adjust their resources based on demand, ensuring accurate performance across various tasks. It integrates seamlessly with AWS Cloud, offering additional capacity during peak times without compromising efficiency. The architecture also includes robust data security features, addressing privacy concerns and reflecting Jashti's understanding of healthcare needs.
"Our HPC system is adaptable," Jashti notes. "We've built it to handle tasks from genomic sequencing to large-scale population analysis. It's about creating a system that can adapt to the needs of healthcare."
Supporting New Healthcare Models
Jashti's HPC system helps healthcare providers manage new payment models like bundled payments and accountable care organizations, which focus on improving care quality while reducing costs.
To effectively use these models, providers need to analyze extensive patient data, track outcomes, and adjust care strategies in real time. Jashti's HPC system provides the computing power needed for these tasks. "Alternative payment models require handling a lot of data," Jashti adds. "Our HPC system helps healthcare organizations process this data quickly and accurately."
How HPC Could Transform Healthcare
As healthcare becomes more digital, HPC is playing a larger role. Jashti envisions HPC being used in areas like personalized treatment plans based on genetic data and real-time epidemic modeling. "The future of HPC in healthcare is promising," she notes. "We are exploring how AI-enhanced HPC could improve predictions of disease outbreaks."
These advancements could enhance healthcare delivery. For instance, HPC can enhance personalized treatments and epidemic tracking, making healthcare more effective and timely.
Jashti's work in HPC addresses current challenges and prepares for future needs, ensuring the system adapts to evolving healthcare demands.
