Bon Ku, MD, MPP

Program Manger @ARPA_H | Emergency Physician | Co-author of #HealthDesignThinking | Previously hosted @DesignLabPod
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[ARPA-H @ARPA_H]

In rural America, the nearest specialist can be hundreds of miles away. That is one reason where you live can determine how long you live.

We can do better.

Through ARPA-H’s PARADIGM program, researchers at the @UMich are developing VIGIL, AI guidance designed for mobile care delivery platforms that bring hospital level care directly to rural communities.

For rural Americans, this means fewer long drives, earlier diagnoses, and faster access to high quality care.

ARPA-H is building a future where first-class healthcare is available to all Americans, and location no longer determines health outcomes.

🔗 Read the full story: https://t.co/HeJhxLLU2S

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[ARPA-H @ARPA_H]

Where you live should not determine the level of care you receive.

Today, too many Americans living in rural areas face long drives, provider shortages, delayed treatment, and limited access to critical healthcare services. For many patients, these hurdles can result in going without care altogether.

ARPA-H’s PARADIGM program is working to change that by bringing hospital level care directly to the communities that need it most.

Last week, @missionmobileNC debuted its ARPA-H funded healthcare delivery platform prototype, MARCUS. Program Manager Bon Ku, MD, and team saw firsthand how its modular design can deliver a wide range of healthcare services to patients, even in some of the most remote parts of America.

This is the future of rural healthcare. It is mobile, flexible, and closer to patients.

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[Bon Ku, MD, MPP @BonKu]

Thank you @AnnCurry for your brilliant reporting and raising awareness to this crisis.

[Ann Curry @AnnCurry]

Back to international reporting from the edge of Sudan’s catastrophic war.

Staggered by the size of this disaster. Humanitarians say more than 21 million people, 41 percent of Sudan’s population need food…that in some areas, including Darfur, the desperation is so acute, children are already dying from hunger.

We document the stories of survivors who’ve fled for their lives and also compassion tonight, in an interview with @IAmAmnaNawaz on PBS @NewsHour in 6pm ET hour.

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At PARADIGM Demo Day, attendees experienced our performers’ work firsthand!

Program Manager @BonKu and @ARPA_HDirector were on hand to hype up our program that asks, what if we could deliver advanced hospital-level care to every rural county in America? https://t.co/kJTyX3kyz8

[Andy Kilianski @AndyKilianski]

Checking out the future of rural and accessible health @ARPA_H with amazing teams from the PARADIGM program led by @BonKu. Meeting was kicked off by our new @ARPA_HDirector Dr. Alicia Jackson!

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We’re accelerating international collaborations that will enhance the impact of our initiatives on a global scale & recently hosted the K-Health MIRAE initiative in DC, welcoming a delegation of their program managers & leadership to explore opportunities with ARPA-H counterparts

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Join ARPA-H Program Manager Dr. @BonKu for a walkthrough of PARADIGM’s prototype technology!

Our PARADIGM program asks, what if we could deliver advanced hospital-level care to every rural county in America? https://t.co/kJTyX3k0JA

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Featuring: UCLA Psychology Professor Keith Holyoak and @BonKu

[Andrew M. Ibrahim MD, MSc @AndrewMIbrahim]

3. Health Design Thinking https://t.co/EfCWG1iuDB I often have someone in medicine say, "I love design, but I don't know how it fits into medicine." If thats you, this would will help a lot. It's full of great examples where design can elevate processes, products and delivery.

[Science Center @UCScienceCenter]

🎉 What a night! The #2024NucleusAwards, presented by @CSL, brought together nearly 200 incredible people to celebrate innovation and impact.

From exclusive Q&As with our inspiring honorees to meaningful connections across the room, it was a night to remember. (🧵1/3)

[Bon Ku, MD, MPP @BonKu]

@leehuang @UCScienceCenter Thanks Lee!!!

[Science Center @UCScienceCenter]

Bon Ku is designing for a better tomorrow. Find out more in our exclusive interview ⬇

On Sept. 24th, we’ll recognize @BonKu with the Commercialization Award, sponsored by @CBRE. Meet Bon and celebrate with us at The Nucleus Awards, presented by @CSL!
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[Bon Ku, MD, MPP @BonKu]

@leehuang Thanks Lee! 🙏

[Science Center @UCScienceCenter]

🎉We're excited to announce the #NucleusAwards2024 honorees! Join us on Sept. 24 as we celebrate @BonKu, Michael Burychka, Danae Mobley, and @DanRhoton for their work within #Philadelphia’s innovation ecosystem.

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[AHIP @AHIPCoverage]

The next big thing in health care? Bringing health care outside the walls of a hospital and directly to the communities where patients live. Hear more from health care design innovator, Dr. Bon Ku of @ARPA_H. https://t.co/SVjSDuh6ve

[Dalberg @DalbergTweet]

Can human-centered design be used to improve #HealthEquity?

Yes—that’s exactly what @DalbergDesign’s @fabtweet and Adriane Ackerman of @pimaarizona are doing. They share the experience with @BonKu on @DesignLabPod.

Listen to the #podcast here: https://t.co/RWG0GUOAzG

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Congrats to Program Manager Dr. Bon Ku for being included in @MetroPhilly’s inaugural AAPI Power Players list! #AAPIHeritageMonth #AANHPI
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[Shreya @ShreyaJainNYC]

I just wrote and published this article called "Designing the Future: An Innovation Workshop for Future Medical Professionals". The Medical Entrepreneurship Club at @sunydownstate hosted this innovation workshop yesterday! Read about what we did!!
https://t.co/kuyK3VPSLh

[Lady Glaucomflecken (she/her) @LGlaucomflecken]

The first step to creating a new reality is dreaming it.

“Healthcare should be a beautiful experience for patients, caregivers, and clinicians.” -@BonKu & @ellenLupton