What would it actually take to make emergency care more affordable, more accessible, and less tied to the walls of the ED? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Ribeira and host Dr. Matthew Strehlow discuss where emerging technologies like AI, remote monitoring, and new care models are already reshaping acute care—drawing on insights from the Stanford Emergency Medicine Innovation Symposium (StEMI X)—and where clinicians need to engage now to shape what comes next. 

Why Listen

• A candid look at how innovation can intervene before patients ever decide to seek emergency care—and why that matters for EDs today.
• Why technology alone won’t fix healthcare, and how clinician input determines whether new tools help or hinder care at the bedside.
• What emergency physicians should realistically expect from AI in the near future—beyond the hype and headlines.
• Insights from a clinician working at the intersection of emergency care, academia, and industry on how real change actually happens.

Ryan Ribeira, MD, MPH, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Director of the Stanford Adult Emergency Department, where he helps lead clinical operations and advance acute care delivery. His work spans emergency medicine innovation, medical education, and health systems improvement, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and scalable solutions. He completed his emergency medicine residency and a fellowship in healthcare innovation at Stanford, and earned a Master of Public Health in health policy and management from Harvard University.

Matthew Strehlow, MD (host) is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Stanford and serves as Vice Chair for Innovation and Clinical Improvement. His work focuses on improving patient care through system redesign, global health initiatives, and advancing emergency medicine education.

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