Our guests:

• David Shulkin, FMR Secretary at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Paul N. Long, Chief Experience Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
• Marten den Haring, CEO at Lirio
• Dan DOrazio, CEO at Sage Growth Partners (Guest Host)

In this episode, we discussed:

• The staggering growth in healthcare spending, from $1.4 trillion in 2000 to $4.5 trillion in 2024.
• Secretary Shulkin highlights the need for aligning healthcare delivery with patient experience and outcomes.
• Paul Long emphasizes personalized, patient-centered care through better organizational structures and social determinants of health.
• Marten Den Haring introduces "precision nudging," using AI to enhance patient engagement and improve health outcomes.
• The panel debates the complementary roles of humans and AI in addressing healthcare’s economic and operational challenges.

Our sponsors for this episode are:

• Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
• Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Our guests:

• Dr. Stephanie Lahr, President at Artisight
• Stead Burwell, Founder & CEO at Outbound AI
• Mary Beth Chalk, Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer at BeekeeperAI

In this episode, we discussed:

• Unscripted Conversations on AI and Innovation: Industry leaders at HLTH 2024, including Dr. Stephanie Lahr, Stead Burwell, and Mary Beth Chalk, shared insights on AI's transformative potential in healthcare.
• AI Tackling Workforce and Care Challenges: Discussions highlighted AI's dual promise of augmenting healthcare workflows and improving clinical decision-making amid workforce constraints.
• Privacy, Security, and Governance: The panel emphasized the challenges of data privacy, sovereignty, and adapting to the fragmented regulatory landscape in the U.S.
• Balancing Hype and Practicality: Panelists stressed the need to foster excitement around AI while addressing real-world implementation challenges and risks like bias and cyber threats.

Our sponsors for this episode are:

• Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
• Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Our guests:
- Val Brown, U.S. Sales Director at Stroll
- George Tomeski, CEO & Co-Founder at Helfie AI
- Ankur Teredesai, CEO & Co-Founder at CueZen
- Dr. Aasim Saeed, CEO & Founder at Amenities Health (Guest Host)

In this episode, we discussed:

• Direct-to-Consumer AI in Health: Explore how consumer-oriented AI technologies allow patients to monitor conditions via mobile devices, reducing the need for traditional healthcare visits.
• Personalized Healthcare at Scale: Learn about AI's role in customizing treatment plans for millions, moving beyond standardized care to personalized solutions.
• Augmented Reality for Patient Recovery: Discover how AR tech is enhancing rehabilitation for conditions like Parkinson's by tailoring exercises to individual patient journeys.
• Microsoft Pegasus Program: Insights on the Microsoft Pegasus Program's impact in connecting health startups with healthcare systems for accelerated innovation and scale.
• Challenges for Startups in Healthcare: A discussion on balancing innovation with adaptability within the existing healthcare framework.

Our sponsors for this episode are:

• Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
• Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/