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John Kastanis Has His Finger on the Pulse of Healthcare

John Kastanis didn’t think riding horses would lead him down the path he has traveled.

There was no way to know his decision to follow his passion for the equestrian life would set the stage for a four-decade career in the healthcare industry, one in which he would be a drug and alcohol counselor, a high-level administrator, on the front lines of the COVID pandemic and now looking at the emerging use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. 

“It began with me foolishly partnering with a friend to own a horse,” said Kastanis. “I subsequently moved upstate and joined my friend to operate an addictions services program, while also serving as a drug and alcohol counselor. I began to see the possibilities and the needs of those who sought counseling.” 

John Kastanis didn’t think riding horses would lead him down the path he has traveled.

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Time to Refocus on Population Health Strategies

By John N. Kastanis, FACHE, MBA

As we continue to navigate the unknowns of the current pandemic, it appears we are still a long way off from living in a true post-COVID-19 era. Only when we are equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to deal with new types of SARS viruses, including effective new treatments and vaccines, will we truly move forward. But until that time, improved health outcomes can still be realized through effective population health strategies, providing adequate financial resources are available.

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