Speaker
Dr Rolan Christian
Dr Rolan Christian

Chief Technology Executive, CareConnect Health Information Exchange SA NPC

Dr Rolan Christian is an experienced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professional that has a wealth of experience in making technology and business fit. He has a PhD in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Business Leadership (MBL). Rolan has worked across multiple industries, such as telecommunications, management consulting, Internet start-ups, financial services, and healthcare. He has led a variety of teams to successfully launch and sustain technology-driven products both locally and internationally.

Currently, he is accountable for the setup, launch and operation of South Africa’s first private sector Health Information Exchange (HIE). The HIE enables sharing of health data across CareConnect's stakeholders, which represents a diverse set of medical aid administrators and hospital groups. Through CareConnect's HIE platform stakeholders will use the data to improve patient outcomes, enhance safety and quality of care, and drive down costs in the South African healthcare ecosystem.