Episode 14: The Future of Pharmacy - Canada Edition: Sharmila Sriram (Spectrum Medical Diagnostics)

About Sharmila: Sharmila Sriram is the Founder & CEO of Spectrum Medical Diagnostics based in Mississauga, Ontario. Spectrum MDX specializes in rapid point of care screening devices with over 25 years of industry experience. Her inspiration to begin this venture started with a passion to help drive positive changes to community healthcare. Her collaborations with health experts, physicians and clinicians over the years allowed her to create & enhance patient-centric treatment & diagnosis. She has been at the forefront of point of care technology for many years and she continues to leverage the latest technologies & innovations to provide accurate and accessible screening tools across the country. About Spectrum MDX: Spectrum Medical Diagnostics, a market leader in POC solutions, offers an innovative portfolio of products designed to optimize patient screening in any setting, including pharmacies. Some solutions include rapid HBA1c, Vitamin D, Strep, Influenza and more! The healthcare industry is shifting towards rapid POC testing for communities, and Spectrum MDX is at the forefront of this transition. Our objective is to assist healthcare providers in delivering informative, timely results for patient-centric care. With this model, patients can avoid lengthy laboratory wait times, and receive immediate results on the spot for peace of mind & better health outcomes. By adopting POC testing, Pharmacists can help address current backlogs within hospitals & clinics and minimize the strain on the Canadian healthcare system. Spectrum is passionate about driving positive changes for a better tomorrow! Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharmila-sriram-b74901b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharmilasriram/ Website: https://spectrummdx.com/ -Aska Patel, is a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and podcast host with a mission to seek answers to her questions about the future of pharmacy, healthcare, healthtech, and health systems. She founded Diverse Conversations Podcast in 2021 and has since covered topics ranging from advocacy, digital health, health systems, and healthcare provider perspectives. She is also the founder and CEO of Acuvise Consultancy Inc., where she provides product strategy and market research support to health technology companies. Connect with Aska: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/askapatel Website: www.acuvise.ca Follow Diverse Conversations Video Interviews: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-conversations-podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@diverse.conversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverse.conversations Website: www.diverseconversations.com