E133 - Sutowo Wong - Empowering Business Decisions in Healthcare through Data Strategy: Lessons from Singapore

How is the rise of AI impacting the healthcare industry in
Singapore?


And how can a data strategy can help the Ministry of Health make
better business decisions?


These are just some of the questions Sutowo answers in this
latest episode of The Analytics Show.


In this episode, Sutowo will share his insights on empowering
business decisions in healthcare through data strategies in
Singapore.


(Plus, please welcome our new co-host, Harry Chan, in his
first-ever episode!)


Meet Sutowo Wong Sutowo’s Role as an Advanced
Analytics Leader at the Ministry of Health


Sutowo Wong is the Director of Data Analytics at the Ministry of
Health in Singapore. Singapore’s MOH is an innovative and
people-centred organisation, committed to medical excellence, the
promotion of good health, the reduction of illness, and access to
good and affordable healthcare for all Singaporeans. Through MOH,
the Singaporean government manages the public healthcare system
by providing subsidised medical services while promoting
individual responsibility for the costs of healthcare services.


Sutowo’s Other Work in Advanced Analytics


As the leader of health AI strategy at the Ministry of Health,
Sutowo is responsible for developing and implementing
cutting-edge AI solutions to improve Singapore's healthcare
system. He is also tasked with building the necessary ecosystem
enablers, including AI governance, and data & IT platforms to
support these efforts. With over 20 years of experience in the
industry, Sutowo has a proven track record of successfully
implementing large and complex transformation programs.


Prior to joining MOH, Sutowo held various analytics leadership
roles across different industries, including Public Service,
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, CPG, Retail, Telco, Banking,
Insurance, Energy, Airlines, and Hospitality in Southeast Asia,
Greater China, India, and Japan. In these roles, he gained
extensive experience across various domains such as Customer,
Fraud & Risk, HR, and Operations.


Healthcare, Data Strategy, Business


In this exclusive analytics podcast episode, Sutowo shares:




How Sutowo and Harry came to know each other




If Sutowo is planning to attend in-person events anytime soon




His experience travelling for work in Southeast Asia, Greater
China, India, and Japan




His role as the Director of Data Analytics at the Ministry of
Health in Singapore




What the healthcare system is like in Singapore




Ways a data strategy can help the Ministry of Health make
better business decisions




Use cases of this




Prices of treatment options and insurance 




Ensuring the data strategy is aligned with their business
goals and objectives




Tactics or strategies to link large initiatives to data
strategies




His experience on how to develop a winning data
strategy 




Common pitfalls or challenges that companies face when
developing a data strategy




How the rise of AI is impacting the healthcare industry in
Singapore




Initiatives in the government sector surrounding AI, IT, and
data




His experience and advice when considering data privacy and
security




Using synthetic data for testing to protect data privacy




A recent project that shows tangible benefits for Singapore's
healthcare




His advice for companies that are just starting to develop
their data strategy




His advice for new engineers to be more curious




If you are a business leader interested in using data to make
better decisions, this is the episode you do not want to miss.