The Health/Tech Edge
The Health/Tech Edge podcast explores the latest developments and innovations in healthcare technology. Join us as we interview industry experts, healthcare providers, and patients to uncover how technology is transforming the healthcare industry. From the latest advances in AI and machine learning to the impact of digital health on patient care, The Health/Tech Edge covers a wide range of topics and offers insights into the future of healthcare. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in health tech.
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Designing for Reality: How UX Thinking Keeps AI in Healthcare Human
In this episode of The Health Tech Edge, I sit down with Makoto Kern, founder of Impaqt, to explore the crucial intersection of user experience and AI in healthcare. We discuss how effective product design and strategy can empower healthcare teams to leverage AI responsibly, avoiding pitfalls that often accompany rapid tech integration. Makoto shares insights from his extensive experience in product design, emphasizing the importance of understanding the end user's journey to create solutions that genuinely address their needs. We also delve into the parallels between the current AI landscape and the dot-com boom, highlighting the risks of feature-centric approaches. Tune in to discover how a user-centric mindset can transform AI initiatives in healthcare, ensuring they deliver meaningful outcomes while maintaining trust and efficiency.The AI Foundry and Factory: A New Model for Payer Operations
In this episode of The Health Tech Edge, I welcome Rahil Reddiwala, co-founder of Boost Health AI, as we explore a groundbreaking model for payer operations: the AI Foundry and Factory. Rahil shares insights from his extensive experience in healthcare operations and AI, discussing how Boost Health AI addresses the administrative inefficiencies plaguing the U.S. healthcare system. We dive into the concept of the AI Foundry, which provides modular components to streamline processes and enhance decision-making, and the Factory model that ensures successful AI implementation. Learn how these innovative solutions can help healthcare payers improve operational efficiency and drive measurable outcomes in a rapidly evolving landscape. Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of AI in healthcare.Training Humans for the Age of AI: How Healthcare Can Prepare Its Workforce for What’s Next
AI is changing healthcare faster than most organizations can train for it. In this episode, Mike Moore talks with Ben Tasker, former Associate Dean of AI and Data Sciences at Southern New Hampshire University and Senior AI Learning Strategist at National Grid, about preparing the healthcare workforce for an AI-enabled future. Ben shares lessons from building AI systems that saved lives in critical care and insights from leading a 36,000-person Data & AI Academy. The conversation covers the role of trust, the balance between human and machine intelligence, and why every healthcare leader needs a learning plan before an AI plan. Practical, grounded, and deeply human — this discussion is about making AI work for the people who make healthcare work.
What If AI Could Catch Heart Failure Before It Happens?
In this episode of The Health/Tech Edge, I sit down with Chris Darland, CEO of PeerBridge Health, to explore the innovative landscape of heart diagnostics. Chris shares his journey from finance to healthcare, driven by personal experiences with heart disease in his family. We delve into PeerBridge's groundbreaking wearable ECG technology, designed to provide fast and accessible heart diagnostics, improving early detection of conditions like heart failure. Chris discusses the challenges of traditional cardiac care, the integration of AI in signal processing, and how this technology can bridge gaps in healthcare access, particularly in rural communities. Join us for an insightful conversation on transforming cardiac care through technology and the vision for a healthier future.