Bobby Patel Joins WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) as Chief Analytics Officer

(Australia) Mr. Bobby Patel was appointed as Chief Analytics Officer to build data-driven decisions critical to improving healthcare access and health outcomes of WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA).

The role was recommended by Professor James Boyd, one of Australia’s leading data analytics experts, of La Trobe University based from a recent analytics futures review. The review also aims to aid WAPHA take advantage of the additional functionality and capacity now available through the Primary Health Insights platform.

“My key priorities will be to build analytics and advanced capability and capacity in the use of data and data visualisation, as well as develop and implement an information management strategy. I look forward to working with the team at WAPHA and finding fun and purpose in our work.” mentioned by Patel.

Acting CEO Rob Salvage mentioned that the new role will be crucial in driving data-driven decisions and continuous improvement across primary care to improve health care and outcomes.

“We are delighted to have someone of Bobby’s caliber on board, as we look to take our analytics to the next level, both in terms of our internal capability but also our national leadership role in Primary Health Insights.”

“This appointment will complement our overall strengthened focus on digital strategy and technology enablement led by our Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Giles Nunis and his team.”