Key Highlights
- Andrew Thompson joins CalmWave’s Board of Advisors, bringing decades of healthcare and technology expertise.
- Thompson’s 30-year career includes leadership roles at Proteus Digital Health and FemRx.
- CalmWave’s mission: eliminate non-actionable clinical alarms and enhance patient outcomes through Transparent AI.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “Andrew has spent his career at the nexus of healthcare and technology and has a deep appreciation for how to best address pressing problems facing our clinicians today, including alarm fatigue.” — Ophir Ronen, Co-founder and CEO at CalmWave
- “The widespread issue of alarm fatigue in ICUs poses a significant obstacle, undermining patient care and exacerbating the strain on nursing staff, who are grappling with escalating levels of burnout. Addressing this challenge is paramount.” — Andrew Thompson, Board of Advisors at CalmWave
SoHC's Take
Andrew Thompson’s appointment to CalmWave’s Board of Advisors is a strategic move that underscores the company’s commitment to revolutionizing critical care environments through cutting-edge technology. Thompson’s extensive background in healthcare technology and successful leadership in multiple high-impact ventures make him an invaluable asset in CalmWave’s mission to combat alarm fatigue—a persistent issue in modern healthcare. His expertise will likely accelerate CalmWave’s innovative approach, leveraging Transparent AI to enhance patient care, reduce staff burnout, and improve overall hospital operations.
