Nadia Neytcheva, co-founder and CEO of Doctorsa, discussed the platform's mission to provide quick, affordable healthcare for travellers through a telehealth marketplace. After launch in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic, pivot became important. Neytcheva emphasised the importance of team selection, maintaining a lean operation, and adapting to local regulations. She stressed the importance of granular healthcare regulations and the potential of AI to enhance efficiency and improve patient experience. Neytcheva also emphasised the importance of accessibility in healthcare, aiming to reduce emergency room visits by offering timely, remote consultations.

Join us for an insightful conversation exploring the intersection of healthcare, business, and innovation. Our guest Shrawan Patel shares his journey from clinician to entrepreneur, offering a behind-the-scenes look at building and scaling digital health startups, launching the Pharmstars accelerator, and raising a venture fund. We dive into value creation in healthcare, the challenges of data-driven decision-making, and the realities of fundraising, both for startups and funds. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or healthcare leader, this episode is packed with practical advice, candid stories, and fresh perspectives on what it takes to drive real change in the health sector.

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The Capital of Health is a Student led podcast at University College London, conceptualised produced and Hosted by Damilola Ogunrinde.

In this episode of The Capital of Health, Dr. Kiran Sodha, a general practitioner and founder of Mahi Health, shares his transformative journey from traditional medical practice to pioneering preventive healthcare.

Discussing the limitations of the current healthcare system, Dr. Sodha reveals how Mahi is revolutionising diabetes management through group coaching and lifestyle interventions. With remarkable results showing significant HbA1c reductions and potential NHS cost savings, he challenges existing healthcare models and advocates for a more holistic approach to patient wellness. His vision extends beyond type 2 diabetes, aiming to tackle metabolic and mental health diseases by empowering patients through personalised, preventative care.

The conversation features Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi and Saud Altamimi discussing their experiences with the MBA program at UCL's Global Business School for Health (GBSH). The program combines traditional MBA competencies with healthcare management skills, focusing on strategy, finance, innovation, and sustainability. They highlight the importance of strategic management, financial acumen, marketing insights, and leadership skills. The Global Health Project allowed them to work on real-world problems, compare healthcare systems, and gain practical experience. They observed cultural differences in Saudi Arabia, particularly in hospitality and women's participation. The program also fostered lifelong friendships and enhanced career prospects through improved leadership, communication, and networking skills.

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Find out more about the Global Business School for Health:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/global-business-school-health/gbsh-capital-health-podcast

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The Capital of Health is a Student led podcast at University College London, conceptualised produced and Hosted by Damilola Ogunrinde.

Dr Umang Patel, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Microsoft UK, discusses his journey from a paediatrician to a healthcare innovation leader. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on people before technology in healthcare transformation. Umang highlights Microsoft's mission to empower healthcare through AI, emphasizing responsible AI practices to mitigate biases and improve patient outcomes. He stresses the need for collaboration between clinicians and IT teams to design effective, user-friendly systems. He also underscores the resilience of healthcare workers and the necessity of robust planning for crises. He advocates for making healthcare a compelling career to address workforce challenges and improve patient care.

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Find out more about the British Healthcare & Artificial Intelligence Group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13007343/

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Find out more about the Global Business School for Health:

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The Capital of Health is a Student led podcast at University College London, conceptualised produced and Hosted by Damilola Ogunrinde.

Professor Nora Colton joins Olu Moradeyo to discuss health financing. They discuss the complexities of healthcare financing, highlighting factors such as ageing populations, consumer expectations, technological advancements, and administrative overheads. She emphasizes the need for value-based care, which focuses on patient outcomes rather than inputs, to reduce costs. Colton also mentions the importance of public-private partnerships, telemedicine, and pharmaceutical reform. She advocates for innovative financing models like social impact bonds and health savings accounts. Colton stresses the role of governance in supporting sustainable healthcare, calling for a more agile, integrated approach that includes all stakeholders, particularly patients.

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Find out more about the Global Business School for Health:

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Ali Parsa, a UCL alum, multi-hyphenate and founder of Quadrivia AI, discussed his journey from finance to healthcare. Ali shared his entrepreneurial experiences and how he identified gaps within the healthcare system and offered solutions that inspired Circle Health. He emphasized the importance of dreaming big but focusing, balancing speed with brilliance, and the necessity of a resilient mindset. Parsa advocated AI's role in healthcare, especially matching elastic supply with demand. Ali advised budding entrepreneurs on building sustainable businesses and understanding revenue leverage. Ali shared his thoughts on our approach to failure and why we should use failure as information for our next big step. He also stressed the significance of hiring exceptional people and the potential of AI to enhance clinical efficiency and patient care.

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You can find out more about Quadrivia AI here, https://www.quadrivia.ai/

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Find out more about the Global Business School for Health:

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The Capital of Health is a Student led podcast at University College London, conceptualised produced and Hosted by Damilola Ogunrinde.

On this episode we are joined by the Dr Adel Baluch who is the medical affairs director at Ada Health. He shares his insights on what digital health can do to bridge the gaps of health inequity as well as the challenges we face when encountering digital poverty within the health economy.

You can find out more about Ada Health here, https://ada.com/

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Find out more about the Global Business School for Health:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/global-business-school-health/gbsh-capital-health-podcast

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The Capital of Health is a Student led podcast at University College London, conceptualised produced and Hosted by Damilola Ogunrinde.