Productivity Smarts 055 - The Untold Story with Michael Vasquez

In the face of the ongoing opioid crisis, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and business leaders are burdened with a pressing question: Are we losing the battle? Workplaces have emerged as a critical frontier in the fight against this epidemic, as its devastating effects reverberate across communities. In this digital age, where artificial intelligence (AI) permeates various aspects of our lives, could AI offer a glimmer of hope in combating the crisis's profound impact on workplace productivity?   This episode of the Productivity Smarts Podcast delves into the intersection of entrepreneurship, healthcare, and AI technology in a thought-provoking conversation. Host Gerald J. Leonard speaks with Michael Vasquez, a trailblazing entrepreneur whose companies have created significant impacts across diverse industries.    Michael's journey from software developer to influential business founder is a testament to the transformative power of communication and lifelong learning. He shares insights from his book, The Untold Story of the Opioid Crisis in American Healthcare, providing a compelling narrative of how his company's AI algorithms are actively combating the epidemic's effects on workplace productivity.    This episode offers valuable insights on enhancing productivity, addressing health crises in business, and the pivotal role of AI in healthcare. Don't miss out on Michael's compelling insights—tune in now.   What We Discuss [02:01] - Introducing Michael Vasquez [11:36] - Leveraging AI for opioid crisis solution   [15:34] - AI Predictive Analysis for Opioid Management   [20:24] - Employer Response to Opioid Crisis Solution   [21:14] - Retrospective Review in Project Management   [22:04] - Identifying Physicians for Opioid Crisis   [23:37] - Challenges in Getting Doctors to Change   [26:36] - Addressing Limiting Beliefs   [29:18] - Michael’s Book on Opioid Crisis   [30:13] - Embracing Technology for Intervention     Notable Quotes [05:33] "Communication is so key. Without being able to communicate, you can't be productive." - Michael Vasquez [22:14] "We decided that probably the physicians are where we should look for the heart of the problem." - Michael Vasquez [29:56] "Without the AI tools, we couldn't get to the people where I think the heart of it is, which is the physician." - Michael Vasquez   Resources Michael Vasquez Website - https://opioidcm.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikevasquezopcm/ Book: The Untold Story of the Opioid Crisis in American Healthcare   Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com   Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard   Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds