In this special episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch attends HLTH 2023 in Las Vegas with over 10,000 attendees to speak with industry experts and thought leaders.  This is part 2 of a 2 part episode recorded at HLTH, so make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you can be the first to catch all the episodes.

In this episode Pete speaks with Maryam Sadeghi, Lisa Shah, Jenna Carl, Mike Montello, and Aaron Gani. The episode delves deep into the world of digital health and technology, covering topics such as AI in dermatology, digital therapeutics for mental health, treatment of chronic metabolic diseases, and the importance of prevention in healthcare and more.

Key Takeaways

- Maryam Sadeghi emphasises the importance of responsible AI implementation and fair access to technology, especially in dermatology and cancer care, aiming for diversity and inclusion in data sets.

- The discussion on digital therapeutics for mental health highlights the potential of non-drug options, such as VR, smartphones, and wearables, and the need for patient data security and a great patient experience.

- Lisa Shah focuses on healing metabolism and reversing type two diabetes, stressing the significant impact of preventing disease progression and the cost savings associated with eliminating high-cost medications.

- The potential of digital twin technology to create a whole-body digital twin of human metabolism and its role in understanding and managing chronic diseases.

Timestamps

[01:17] Jenna Carl - Chief Medical Officer, Big Health

[14:33] Lisa Shah - Chief Medical Officer, Twin Health

[19:50] Maryam Sadeghi - CEO MetaOptima

[33:24] Aaron Gani - Founder & CEO BehaVR

[43:57] Mike Montello - SVP, R&D Digital and Tech, GSK

Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.

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