Global Health Impact Fund

Martyn Eeles
Global Health Impact Fund Podcast

GHIF will take you on a journey to understand venture capital, investing, and health technology

  1. 26 FEB

    HealthTech Chronicles: Navigating the NHS for Better Patient Care

    Summary Dr. Faris El-Ramadani, a GP and clinical director in the UK, discusses the healthcare landscape and the role of technology in improving patient care. He explains that most clinical care in the UK is delivered through the National Health Service (NHS), with private sector involvement. The waiting times for NHS services have led to an increase in private health insurance. Dr. Faris highlights the patient journey through the NHS, starting with a visit to a general practitioner and potential referral to a specialist. He discusses the challenges of reducing waiting times and the need for both demand-side and supply-side changes. Dr. Faris also explains the structures within the NHS and how HealthTech can make an impact across primary and secondary care. He advises startups to understand their product, target audience, and messaging when approaching the NHS. Takeaways Most clinical care in the UK is delivered through the NHS, with private sector involvement. Waiting times for NHS services have led to an increase in private health insurance. The patient journey through the NHS starts with a visit to a general practitioner and potential referral to a specialist. Reducing waiting times in the UK requires both demand-side and supply-side changes. HealthTech can make an impact across primary and secondary care in the NHS. Startups should understand their product, target audience, and messaging when approaching the NHS. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:19 Private vs. State Provision in the UK 04:08 Patient Journey through the NHS 06:58 Reducing Waiting Times in the UK 09:19 Structures within the NHS and the Role of HealthTech 13:58 Advice for Startups Working with the NHS 16:05 Conclusion

    16 min
  2. 12 FEB

    Healthcare Horizons: Navigating Trends & Technologies

    Summary In this episode, Dr. Rajiv Sharma, a gastroenterologist and investor, discusses various topics related to the healthcare industry. He highlights the hottest specialty markets, including gastroenterology, orthopedic surgery, oncology, and rheumatology. Dr. Sharma also emphasizes the role of AI in healthcare, such as its use in colonoscopy procedures and data analysis. He discusses the growth of the pharmaceutical industry and the increasing demand for obesity care. Additionally, he explores the acceptance and potential of digital health and the importance of personalized medicine. Takeaways Gastroenterology, orthopedic surgery, oncology, and rheumatology are among the hottest specialty markets in healthcare. AI is being used in healthcare for various purposes, including assisting in colonoscopy procedures and analyzing patient data. The pharmaceutical industry is expected to grow due to the aging population, increased global wealth, and rising demand for treatments. Obesity care is a growing market that requires innovation and personalized solutions. Digital health has the potential to improve access to care and enhance treatment outcomes. Personalized medicine, based on individual DNA and data analysis, can lead to better treatment outcomes and improve overall health. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Hottest Specialty Markets 03:53 AI in Healthcare 07:48 Pharmaceutical Industry Growth 10:11 Obesity Care 12:48 Digital Health 15:53 Personalized Medicine 16:21 Conclusion

    17 min
  3. 29 JAN

    Beyond the Clock: The Impact of Waiting Lists on Children's Lives

    Summary In this episode, Martyn interviews Shona D'Arcy, the CEO of Kids Speech Labs, about the challenges and solutions in children's speech and language development. The conversation focuses on the issue of long waiting times for speech therapy services and the importance of early intervention. Shona explains how Kids Speech Labs is addressing this problem by developing a triage system that allows for accurate assessment and personalized interventions. The discussion also touches on the challenges in community health, the potential of AI in speech therapy, and the need for innovation in this field. Takeaways Long waiting times for children's speech therapy services can lead to missed opportunities for early intervention, which can have long-term impacts on a child's development. Kids Speech Labs is addressing the waiting list issue by developing a triage system that allows for accurate assessment and personalized interventions. Community health and allied health services often lag behind in digital transformation, leading to inefficiencies and low morale among healthcare professionals. AI has the potential to improve the early triage and screening process in speech therapy, enabling more targeted interventions and personalized care. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The Issue of Waiting Times 02:02 Long-Term Impacts on Children 03:25 Addressing the Waiting Lists 05:20 Challenges in Community Health 06:46 The Role of AI in Speech Therapy 08:45 The Potential for Innovation 09:58 Expanding into New Markets 11:46 Closing Remarks

    12 min
  4. 13/09/2021

    Never A Dull Moment

    In today's episode we talk with Rachna Dayal Goel, Global Director Transforming Customer Experience from Johnson & Johnson. Introduction You are in a big organization. How do still stay engaged with startups and the entrepreneurial world? What advice would you have for startups wanting to work with big companies in healthcare industry What are some industry specific points that you want entrepreneurs to keep in mind as they develop innovations and startups in this area? Global Health Impact Fund (GHIF) is a Strategic Venture Capital Investment Network. Our investor-focused model invests exclusively on behalf of our clinician and healthcare professional investor network. We provide an opportunity for these professionals to participate in a diversified portfolio of early-stage healthcare technology companies. These businesses are revolutionizing the healthcare industry, but the vast majority of clinical professionals are simply observers to changes that will upset their practices and worldview. GHIF offers a potent alternative to that scenario. GHIF investors will directly help shape the technological cutting edge as executive advisors to the Fund. We care not just for your investment, but also for your opinions and participation. Our typical prospective investment will be seeking between $250K and $2M in capital. For businesses looking for more than $2M in the capital, we have the flexibility to co-invest alongside other strategic venture partners who meet our standards for commitment to healthcare improvement. We would love to know what you took away from this conversation with Martyn and Rachna! Follow @martyneeles and give your insight and questions using the hashtag #GHIF. If you would like to be considered as a guest or have someone you would like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on Twitter.

    14 min

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