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Technology bridges social services with healthcare to address crucial social determinants effectively.

In this episode, Marty Elisco, co-founder and CEO of Augintel, shares his journey from telecommunications to healthcare, emphasizing the pivotal role of technology in addressing social issues. Augintel's NLP software mines narrative data to pinpoint factors like food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation barriers, empowering clinicians to deliver tailored care. Throughout this conversation, Marty not only explains its value proposition but also its impact on risk stratification and revenue optimization in value-based care models. He also underscores challenges like AI mistrust, organizational reluctance to address social determinants, and the importance of transitioning to value-based care and leveraging technology to address social determinants effectively. Marty also encourages listeners to explore how NLP can enhance their organization's approach to healthcare. 

Tune in and learn how Augintel is transforming healthcare delivery by bridging the gap between social services and traditional healthcare!

In the second episode of "The Future of AI in Health" podcast series, hosts Dr. Jenny Yu, Chief Health Officer at Healthline Media, and Saul Marquez, healthcare entrepreneur and founder of Outcomes Rocket, explore how AI is expected to enhance healthcare by providing deeper insights, improving patient experiences, and increasing operational efficiency, all while working alongside human expertise.

Their esteemed guest, Dr. Tarun Kapoor, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Virtua Health, delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare, sharing insights on its current use, challenges, and the promising future it holds for care delivery. He talks about the mindful approach to AI integration at Virtua, emphasizing the distinction between automation and AI as well as the importance of leveraging the latter for meaningful opportunities in healthcare. Dr. Kapoor also highlights the need to differentiate the roles of humans and machines in setting and rewriting rules to ensure patient safety and the effective use of AI tools. From patient data security to addressing interoperability challenges, he provides valuable perspectives on AI adoption throughout the healthcare industry. 

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the promise of AI and digital transformation in driving healthcare forward!

Investors have a prime opportunity for growth and strategic, long-term involvement in oral health investment.

In this episode, Dai Feng, Managing Director at CareCapital, shares his keen insights on the significance of exit strategies and the alignment of investor and founder visions in healthcare ventures. He touches on dental technology investing, highlighting stability, growth opportunities, and the importance of understanding customer needs for successful product development.

Tune in as Dai delves into oral health investments, uncovers potential unicorns in dental services, and explores why healthcare administrative solutions could be the next big thing!

Medication adherence is not just about getting medication into people's hands, it's about ensuring they take it correctly.

In this episode, Sebastian Seiguer, CEO and co-founder of Scene Health, shares his journey from starting a coffee chain in Munich to transitioning into healthcare due to a desire for more meaningful work inspired by his family's medical background. He explains how Scene Health employs video technology and a care team to ensure patients take their medications correctly, initially targeting tuberculosis and addiction medications and now expanding to conditions like asthma, diabetes, and hypertension, showing positive outcomes and cost savings. Sebastian emphasizes the importance of focusing on health outcomes rather than just adherence metrics, highlighting the need for immediate results in healthcare. He also discusses the untapped potential of medication adherence as a daily opportunity for patient engagement and improved chronic condition management. 

Tune in and learn how innovative solutions like Scene Health are revolutionizing medication adherence and improving healthcare outcomes!

33% of physicians say that a prior auth has led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care.

In this episode, Malinka Walaliyadde, CEO of AKASA, shares insights into revolutionizing healthcare revenue cycles with AI solutions. He highlights the challenges of revenue cycle management and the impact of prior authorizations on patient care. AKASA's gen-AI assistants streamline processes, making staff more efficient and reducing adverse events due to authorization delays. Throughout this interview, Malinka emphasizes the transformative power of gen-AI in healthcare, urging action amid workforce shortages. 

Tune in and learn how healthcare revenue cycles are being transformed through the power of generative AI solutions! 

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Healthy Co-opetition in healthcare drives innovation and solves industry challenges effectively.

In this episode, Srinivas Velamoor, President and Chief Operating Officer for Corporate Strategy at NextGen Healthcare, delves into the significance of what he calls healthy Co-opetition in the industry, exemplified by the recent DOJ antitrust investigation into United Healthcare. He discusses the implementation of AI in clinical documentation, highlighting both its potential and real-world challenges. Sri also explores how AI can revolutionize care delivery by streamlining processes such as note-taking and decision support for physicians. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of placing the patient at the center of care and describes innovative solutions like a comprehensive digital front door for a seamless patient experience.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare technology and how collaborative efforts can drive positive change!

How important is the role of social determinants of health in the context of mental healthcare, particularly for children and adolescents?

In this episode, Saul interviews Malekeh Amini, Founder & CEO at Trayt.Health and Roshni Koli, Chief Medical Officer Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, share their personal journeys and insights into the future of mental healthcare, shedding light on the crucial role of social determinants of health, the impact of data in mental healthcare delivery, and the need for policy changes to drive equitable access and early intervention. Malekeh Amini and Dr. Roshni Kohli emphasized the importance of understanding an individual's environment, recognizing that factors such as trauma, family support, and childhood experiences greatly influence mental health symptoms and treatment outcomes. Both guests highlight the need for comprehensive data collection and analytics in mental health, emphasizing the role of technology and AI as tools to empower clinicians and provide better, more informed care for patients. Dr. Roshni Kohli and Malekeh Amini underscore policymakers' need to focus on standardization, consistency, and equitable access to mental healthcare. 

Tune in for a compelling and insightful discussion that offers practical advice and calls to action in mental healthcare.

Sometimes, the most challenging aspect of an injury is not the physical pain but the mental anguish it brings.

In this episode, Saul Marquez welcomes Grant Archard, an Australian Army veteran, to share his inspiring journey with Mainstay Medical's ReActiv8 therapy. Grant's military career shifted in 2005 when a parachuting accident caused severe back injuries, leading to persistent pain that affected his daily life. Despite trying various treatments, including radiofrequency injections, only temporary relief was found until he discovered the ReActiv8 implant, a less invasive option focusing on muscle repair. Emphasizing the mental and physical challenges of chronic pain, Grant encourages others to persevere in seeking effective treatments, sharing his transformative experience of not only managing pain but also reclaiming an active lifestyle, including completing an Ironman competition.

Tune in to learn about Grant's remarkable journey, the impact of ReActiv8 therapy, and the crucial role mental health plays in overcoming chronic pain!

Technology can either improve the patient care journey or make it horribly worse.

In this episode, Mark Townsend discusses his journey from cardiologist to healthcare innovator, emphasizing the need for tools in patient care, leveraging technology for improvements like sepsis management and conversational AI for dementia care. He highlights EHR limitations, advocating for third-party development to enhance capabilities, and underscores innovation's role in empowering providers and containing costs through AI and streamlined workflows.

Tune in and learn how advancements in technology are reshaping the future of healthcare delivery!

Memora Health, the leading intelligent care enablement platform, helps clinicians focus on top-of-license practice while proactively engaging patients along complex care journeys. Memora partners with leading health systems, health plans, and digital health companies to transform the care delivery process for care teams and patients. The company’s platform digitizes and automates high-touch clinical workflows, supercharging care teams by intelligently triaging patient-reported concerns and data to appropriate care team members and providing patients with proactive, two-way communication and support.

AI hype is high, but real use cases need exploration for practical applications.

In this episode, Saul Marquez interviews Latif Khalil, CEO, and Nagesh (Dragon) Bashyam, CTO, of InteropX at HIMSS 2024, where they aim to connect with customers face-to-face and stay updated on healthcare technology trends. InteropX, founded in 2016, specializes in creating virtual data pipelines between payers and providers, ensuring up-to-date and usable clinical data for value-based care. Latif has extensive experience in technology and company management while Dragon is a technical expert in healthcare standards and regulations, and throughout this conversation, they emphasize the importance of focusing on business operations while letting technology experts handle data integration and maintenance. They also discuss the growing acceptance of healthcare standards alongside the ongoing exploration of practical applications amidst the persistent AI hype.

Tune in and learn how InteropX can streamline data management for improved healthcare outcomes!