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.
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Revolutionizing Consumer-Centric Healthcare with AI
In the latest discussion with leaders from health-focused AI startups, innovative technologies are setting a new direction for patient care. Titans of Healthcare, guest hosted by Dr. Aasim Saeed, CEO of Amenities Health, featured Val Brown from Stroll, George Tomeski of Helfie AI, and Ankur Teredesai of CueZen at HLTH 2024. Each expert shared unique insights on leveraging AI to address critical gaps in healthcare—from enhancing patient autonomy to tackling the challenges of scaling personalized care.
Direct-to-Consumer Healthcare Solutions
George Tomeski, CEO of Helfie AI, spotlighted the shift toward consumer health, showcasing how their tech enables patients to assess various health conditions directly through their smartphones. By simply using functions like voice and image analysis, users can screen for respiratory conditions, skin cancers, and even endometriosis. This approach is paving the way for early detection, helping people access essential health insights without a clinical setting.
Personalized Care for Millions: AI’s Next Frontier
CueZen’s CEO, Ankur Teredesai, emphasized AI’s transformative potential in delivering tailored healthcare. CueZen’s personalization engine allows healthcare providers to customize treatments across large populations, ensuring care is not only accurate but also responsive to each individual’s health profile. By adapting traditional healthcare models, CueZen is facilitating nation-scale personalization, aiming to enhance the quality of care through individualized AI-powered solutions.
Augmented Reality for Patient Rehabilitation
Stroll’s Val Brown discussed how augmented reality (AR) technology is being integrated into patient recovery protocols, starting with Parkinson’s patients. By adapting exercises to fit each patient’s needs, Stroll’s AR tool provides unique recovery pathways for those undergoing physical therapy after injuries or illnesses. Brown also highlighted the benefits of their partnership with Microsoft’s Pegasus Program, which has been instrumental in connecting Stroll with major healthcare providers nationwide.
Microsoft’s Pegasus Program: Fueling Health Tech Innovation
Microsoft’s Pegasus Program has been a pivotal support system for these startups, offering them access to healthcare industry giants and influential contacts. With the technology hosted on platforms like Azure and HoloLens, startups are leveraging these tools to ensure scalability, security, and reliability. Through Azure’s marketplace, companies like CueZen and Helfie AI are able to deploy AI solutions at scale, making them accessible to broader patient populations while maintaining data security.
Navigating the Challenges of Health Tech Startups
The panel also delved into the unique challenges that health tech startups face in adapting innovative solutions within the rigid structures of healthcare. As they expand into broader markets, these companies must balance breakthrough technology with the complexities of the healthcare system. This includes working with healthcare providers to adopt new treatment approaches, as well as creating a cohesive narrative that resonates with stakeholders, investors, and consumers alike.
By bridging advanced AI with practical healthcare applications, these innovators are making strides toward a future where healthcare is more accessible, personalized, and preventative. Through consumer-centric models and strategic partnerships, they are redefining how people access, experience, and benefit from healthcare.
WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS:
Our sponsors for this episode are Sage Growth Partners and Quantum Health
Sage Growth Partners accelerates commercial success for healthcare organizations through a singular focus on growth. The company helps its clients thrive amid the complexities of a rapidly changing marketplace with deep domain expertise and an integrated application of research, strategy, and marketing. For more information, please go to www.sage-growth.com & follow Sage Growth Partners on social media – @sagegrowthpartners
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Quantum Health is an award-winning consumer healthcare navigation company that delivers an unparalleled consumer experience based on empathy and trust, enabling employers to achieve industry-leading satisfaction rates and independently validated claim savings. Launched in 1999, Quantum Health’s model is based on years of consumer research and the insights learned from guiding millions of consumers and their providers through their healthcare journey. Visit: https://quantum-health.com/ and follow Quantum health on social media – @Quantum Health
