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/

Our guests:

• Dr. Tina Shah, Chief Clinical Officer at Abridge
• John Beadle, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Aegis Ventures

Moderated By

• Missy Krasner, Gen AI Investor/Board Advisor

In this episode, we discussed:

• Gen AI in Clinical Workflow: Dr. Tina Shah of Abridge discusses the revolutionary impact of Gen AI on clinical workflows, from real-time patient summaries to pre-populated orders.
• Platform vs. Point Solutions: John Beadle of Aegis Ventures explains the shift from point solutions to platform-based approaches in healthcare innovation, emphasizing scalability and integration.
• AI in Patient Engagement: The discussion covers innovative uses of AI in patient engagement, including personalized care journeys and automation of back-office processes.
• The Role of Small Language Models: Both experts highlight the importance of small language models tailored to specific healthcare tasks, contrasting them with larger, more generic foundation models.

Learn more about each Guest Company!
Abridge https://www.abridge.com/
Aegis Ventures https://aegisventures.com/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Our guests:

• Linda Smith, VP Marketing & Communications at ProgenyHealth
• Boh Hatter, Partner & CMO at Sage Growth Partners
• Sara Strom, VP Marketing at twenty30 health

In this episode, we discussed:

• Personalization and Mission-Driven Branding: Emphasize the importance of tailoring messages and having a strong mission.
• Employee Advocacy: Utilize employee and leadership voices to amplify the brand.
• Creative Resurgence: Creativity and storytelling in branding are making a comeback.
• Measurement and Internal Advocacy: Assessing brand health through proxies like sales and using internal advocacy.
• Foundational Content: Invest in a strong piece of thought leadership content as a cornerstone of your branding efforts.

Learn more about each Guest Company!
ProgenyHealth https://www.progenyhealth.com/
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
twenty30 health https://twenty30.health/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Our guests:

• Dr. Khan Siddiqui, Founder & CEO at HOPPR
• Mike Bourke, Co-Founder & CEO at Redesign Health
• Missy Krasner, Venture Chair at Redesign Health

In this episode, we discussed:

• Dr. Khan Siddiqui discusses his journey from radiology to founding HOPPR.
• Mike Bourke shares his experience in the contact center industry and his new venture, Tramplain AI.
• The importance of AI in solving labor shortages and enhancing efficiency in healthcare.
• Different approaches to using AI: building proprietary models vs. leveraging existing LLMs.
• Future predictions for AI advancements in healthcare.

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Learn more about each Guest Company!
HOPPR https://www.hoppr.ai/
Redesign Health https://www.redesignhealth.com/

Our guests:

• John Hallock, Chief Communications Officer at Quantum Health
• Christina Farr, Owner & Editorial Lead at Second Opinion Media

In this episode, we discussed:

• Challenges in Modern PR: The declining number of journalists and the growing need for proactive communication.
• Importance of Founder-Led Communication: Why startup founders should take charge of their own PR efforts.
• Building Media Relationships: Strategies for developing meaningful relationships with journalists.
• Direct Communication Channels: Leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, Substack, and Twitter for effective storytelling.

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Learn More About Each Guest's company!
Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/
Second Opinion Media https://secondopinion.media/

Our guests:

• Lauren Barca, VP of Quality at 86 Borders
• Brian K. Jones, Product Manager at AssureCare

In this episode, we discussed:

• Food as Medicine's expanding role in healthcare policy and patient care.
• Insights on adoption and challenges from Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
• The importance of holistic, patient-centered approaches to food interventions.
• Future trends and necessary steps for advancing Food is Medicine initiatives.

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Learn More About Each Guest's company!
86Borders https://www.86borders.com/
AssureCare https://assurecare.com/

Our guests:

• David Rhew, MD, Global Chief Medical Officer & VP of Healthcare at Microsoft
• Fawad Butt, Chief Executive Officer at Stealth Startup
• Missy Krasner, Venture Chair at Redesign Health

In this episode, we discussed:

• Dr. David Rhew's Role at Microsoft: Dr. Rhew, Global Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft, discusses leveraging AI in healthcare to improve outcomes like patient safety and care efficiency.
• Fawad Butt's Career Insights: Fawad Butt shares his extensive experience in data management within healthcare, emphasizing the growing importance of Gen.AI.
• AI in Clinical Settings: The discussion covers the application of AI in clinical settings, addressing challenges like transparency and bias, and the integration of AI with existing workflows.
• The Future of AI in Healthcare: Both guests discuss future directions for AI in healthcare, including the role of small language models and the potential for AI to transform healthcare delivery and administration.
• Regulatory and Ethical Considerations: They delve into the necessity for responsible AI development and deployment, highlighting the importance of maintaining data integrity and addressing bias.

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://quantum-health.com/

Learn more about each guest and company!
Microsoft https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/
Stealth Startup https://www.linkedin.com/company/stealth-startup-51/
Redesign Health https://www.redesignhealth.com/