Delta: HealthTech Innovators

Roupen Odabashian
Delta: HealthTech Innovators

Welcome to 'Delta', a podcast where we delve deep into the world of healthcare transformation. Join us as we speak with Health Tech innovators, leading researchers, forward-thinking engineers, and passionate individuals dedicated to reshaping the healthcare landscape. If you're curious about the future of healthcare and those spearheading positive change, 'Delta' is your essential listen.

  1. How AI Voice Agents Are Disrupting MedTech & HealthTech: Infinitus Founder Shares His Journey

    22 FÉVR.

    How AI Voice Agents Are Disrupting MedTech & HealthTech: Infinitus Founder Shares His Journey

    Get ready for an in-depth conversation with Ankit Jain, Founder of Infinitus Systems and former Director of Engineering at Google, as he reveals how voice AI is revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Discover how Infinitus tackles administrative burdens, short-staffed teams, and critical patient interactions through advanced AI-driven solutions. Drawing on Ankit’s diverse background, including roles at SimilarWeb and Qura, this interview dives into the challenges and triumphs of launching a successful Health Tech startup. Whether you’re a physician, hospital executive, or aspiring entrepreneur, learn how AI voice agents are poised to redefine workforce efficiency, patient engagement, and cost savings in healthcare. Roupen Odabashian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-183aaa142/ X: https://twitter.com/RoupenMD Email: roupen@deltahealth.tech Ankit Jain: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jainankit/ 00:00 - Introduction 00:03 - Welcome to Delta: Driving Healthcare Innovation 00:36 - Special Guest: Ankit Jain, Founder of Infinitus Systems 01:18 - Ankit’s Background & Journey 01:46 - From Google & SimilarWeb to Healthcare AI 02:15 - The Idea That Led to Infinitus Systems 03:12 - Why Healthcare Needs AI Voice Agents 03:40 - The Problem with Phone Calls & Faxes in Healthcare 04:10 - How AI Can Solve Workforce Challenges 05:15 - Lessons from Big Tech & Startups 05:48 - Key Takeaways from Google, Qura, and SimilarWeb 06:16 - Learning from Mistakes: The 18-Month Setback 07:16 - Overcoming Challenges in Healthcare Innovation 07:45 - Why Healthcare Moves Slowly & How to Navigate It 08:15 - The Real Cost-Saving Opportunity in Healthcare 09:09 - What Hospitals & Clinics Look for in New Tech 10:11 - How Infinitus AI Agents Work 10:42 - Automating Tedious Tasks for Medical Teams 11:15 - Real-Life Example: Saving 35 Minutes Per Call 12:13 - AI Helping Patients: Reducing Missed Appointments 13:05 - AI’s Future in Healthcare 13:40 - How AI Can Improve Preventive Care & Patient Engagement 14:15 - The Future of AI Workforce Management 15:18 - Advice for Entrepreneurs & Innovators 16:20 - Key Lessons from Failures & Career Growth 17:30 - Where AI & HealthTech Are Headed Next 18:03 - Closing Thoughts 18:30 - Final Words & Where to Learn More About Infinitus Watch our podcast at YouTube: https://youtu.be/F5yCWY_5hgs #MedTech, #HealthTech, #Startup, #AI, #VoiceAI, #HealthcareInnovation, #DigitalHealth, #InfinitusSystems, #MedicalTechnology, #ArtificialIntelligence, #HealthcareAI, #HealthTechStartup, #AnkitJain, #HospitalTech, #FutureOfHealthcare, #DoctorEntrepreneur, #MedicalInnovation, #TechTrends, #healthcaretech

    27 min
  2. Revolutionizing Healthcare with Generative AI: How Knowtex is Transforming MedTech & HealthTech

    12 FÉVR.

    Revolutionizing Healthcare with Generative AI: How Knowtex is Transforming MedTech & HealthTech

    In this episode of Delta HealthTech Innovators, we explore the future of healthcare with special guest Caroline Zhang, Founder and CEO of Knowtex. Learn how this cutting-edge startup uses generative AI to streamline medical documentation and billing, so clinicians can focus on what truly matters, patient care. Caroline shares her journey from medical scribe to Stanford AI expert, highlighting the importance of staying user-focused to drive real healthcare innovation. If you’re a MedTech or HealthTech enthusiast or just curious about AI in healthcare this conversation provides key insights into building an AI-driven product, integrating with EHR systems, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Don’t miss out on the latest developments in digital health, tune in now to discover how Knowtex is revolutionizing patient care! Roupen Odabashian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-183aaa142/ X: https://twitter.com/RoupenMD Email: roupen@deltahealth.tech Caroline Zhang: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/czhang21/ 00:00 – Intro 00:03 – Collaboration in Healthcare 00:37 – Guest Introduction 01:17 – Caroline’s AI & Healthcare Background 01:55 – Knowtex Generative Voice AI 02:38 – Founder Journey 03:16 – In-Depth on Knowtex 03:50 – Personal Scribe Experience 05:09 – Challenges: Idea to Product 06:22 – Multi-Language Support 08:08 – Market Readiness 09:24 – Billing Automation 11:51 – Plans and Offers 14:11 – Direct-to-Physician Model 15:51 – Why Healthcare 17:11 – Future Potential of AI 20:09 – Lessons for Founders 23:12 – ROI & Case Studies 25:30 – Conclusion Watch Our Podcast at YouTube: https://youtu.be/m1vY404H4YQ?si=xZPjEyikqCaq0VbU #medtech , #HealthTech, #Startup, #GenerativeAI, #MedicalDocumentation, #MedicalBilling, #HealthcareInnovation, #PatientCare, #EHR, #HIPAA, #DigitalHealth, #AIinHealthcare, #Entrepreneurship, #HealthTechPodcast

    26 min
  3. 30 JANV.

    How This MedTech Startup Is Transforming Prostate Cancer Care with AI | Interview with Artera CEO

    In this exclusive interview, discover how Artera, a pioneering MedTech startup, is harnessing AI to revolutionize prostate cancer treatment and reshape the future of personalized medicine. Join me, Dr. Roupen—a physician and oncologist passionate about healthcare innovation—as I chat with Artera’s CEO, Dr. Andre Esteva. Learn how their AI-driven tests, validated by rigorous clinical trials and supported by major investors like Marc Benioff, are changing the game for both clinicians and patients. We explore how Artera secured insurance reimbursement, overcame the biggest hurdles in HealthTech, and integrated seamlessly into clinical workflows. Dr. Esteva also shares powerful insights on building cross-functional teams, fostering values-based organizational culture, and scaling efficiently in the ever-challenging startup landscape. If you’re excited about AI in Healthcare, Cancer Therapy, and digital health breakthroughs, this episode is a must-watch. Don’t miss these invaluable lessons on turning cutting-edge research into a market-ready product that truly elevates patient outcomes. Subscribe now for more inspiring conversations with industry leaders who are making a real delta in healthcare! Roupen Odabashian: LinkedIn: / roupen-odabashian-183aaa142 X: / roupenmd Email: roupen@deltahealth.tech Andre Esteva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-esteva-phd-ab6b2438/ 0:00 - Introduction: Collaboration in healthcare innovation 0:42 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Andre Esteva, CEO of Artera 1:20 - Artera AI Prostate Test: Transforming cancer treatment 3:09 - AI’s Early Impact: Detecting melanoma with technology 5:06 - Lessons from Salesforce: Values-based company building 6:49 - Artera’s Core Values: Patient success and efficiency 10:38 - What is Artera?: Revolutionizing personalized medicine 13:07 - AI in Oncology: Unlocking hidden insights in cancer care 14:38 - Validation and Guidelines: NCCN and clinical trials 15:41 - Startup Challenges: Data access and reimbursement hurdles 20:00 - Funding Success: Marc Benioff’s support for Artera 22:40 - Advice for Innovators: Start with a clear clinical vision 27:16 - Closing Thoughts: The future of MedTech innovation Watch Our Podcast at YouTube #MedTech, #HealthTech, #Startup, #AI, #ProstateCancer, #PersonalizedMedicine, #Oncology, #DigitalHealth, #HealthcareInnovation, #AIinHealthcare, #PrecisionMedicine, #HealthcareStartup, #CancerCare, #MedicalAI, #DrRoupen, #Artera, #Innovation, #CancerTherapy, #Entrepreneurship, #techtalk

    28 min
  4. MedTech Disruption: AI Agents Transforming Healthcare

    17 JANV.

    MedTech Disruption: AI Agents Transforming Healthcare

    Explore how AI-powered care coordination is reshaping healthcare. Hear from Helpcare AI’s founder Huzaifa Sial on building a HealthTech startup, boosting patient outreach, and leveraging Y Combinator for next-level innovation. Learn about administrative automation, real-time patient engagement, and the promise of preventive medicine through cutting-edge technology. Roupen Odabashian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-183aaa142/ X: https://twitter.com/RoupenMD Email: roupen@deltahealth.tech Huzaifa Sial: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsial/ 0:03 – Introducing Delta: Collaboration in Healthcare 0:39 – Guest Introduction: Huzaifa Sial 1:14 – Vision Behind Helpcare AI 3:39 – Motivations and Key Drivers 4:48 – Administrative Burdens & Preventive Medicine 8:29 – How Helpcare AI & Agents Work 11:57 – AI Agents Handling Administrative Tasks 15:14 – Enhancing the Patient Experience 19:04 – Achievements & Growth Milestones 22:24 – Lessons from Y Combinator 25:25 – Unique Value of YC Guidance 32:38 – AI Outpacing Human Efforts in Outreach 38:05 – Closing Thoughts and Gratitude Watch Our Podcast on Youtube #HealthTech, #MedTech, #Startup, #AI, #HealthcareAI, #CareCoordination, #PreventiveMedicine, #YCAlumni, #DigitalHealth, #Innovation, #HealthcareInnovation, #MedicalAI, #ArtificialIntelligence, #HealthcareSolutions, #HealthcareTech, #FutureOfMedicine, #DigitalTransformation, #HealthcareStartups, #AIAutomation, #VirtualAssistants, #HealthcareRevolution, #HealthTechGrowth, #DisruptiveInnovation, #HealthTechTrends

    39 min
  5. Cutting-Edge MedTech: Navigation Sciences CEO on Clear Surgical Margins & Startup Success

    7 JANV.

    Cutting-Edge MedTech: Navigation Sciences CEO on Clear Surgical Margins & Startup Success

    Explore how Navigation Sciences streamlines surgical navigation for lung cancer and other tumors, ensuring precise margins through advanced MedTech solutions. Gain insider insights on FDA pathways, fundraising strategies, and the vital collaboration among startups, researchers, and policymakers driving healthcare innovation. 0:00 – Show Introduction & Host Welcome 0:26 – Guest Introduction (Alan Lucas, Navigation Sciences CEO) 1:00 – Overview: Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments & Implants 2:28 – What Is Navigation Sciences? Soft-Tissue Navigation Explained 4:32 – Surgical Margins & Why Precision Matters 6:02 – Real-Time Navigation: Electromagnetic Sensors & 3D Modeling 8:10 – Future Applications (Head & Neck, Liver, Neurosurgery) 9:22 – Building & Protecting Intellectual Property 10:15 – Funding & Early-Stage Financing Strategy 12:40 – Roadmap to FDA (Feasibility Study & Next Steps) 14:15 – Founders vs. Investors: Finding the Right Partners 15:50 – The New England Executive Network: Connecting MedTech Leaders 18:18 – Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks Roupen Odabashian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-183aaa142/ X: https://twitter.com/RoupenMD Email: roupen@deltahealth.tech Watch Our Podcast on Youtube #MedTech, #HealthTech, #Startup, #HealthcareInnovation, #SurgicalNavigation, #ClearMargins, #LungCancer, #Fundraising, #FDA, #Collaboration, #MinimallyInvasive, #MedicalDevice, #Innovation, #TechTrends, #HealthcareTech

    35 min
  6. AI Breakthrough in MedTech: Inside Dyania Health's Game-Changing HealthTech Innovation

    2024-12-10

    AI Breakthrough in MedTech: Inside Dyania Health's Game-Changing HealthTech Innovation

    Dive into an enlightening conversation with Eirini Schlosser, the visionary founder and CEO of Dyania Health, a cutting-edge HealthTech startup that's transforming the MedTech industry through innovative AI-powered solutions. In this in-depth interview, we explore how Dyania Health leverages advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to automate manual chart reviews, saving healthcare professionals hours and enhancing patient care. Learn how this groundbreaking technology is accelerating clinical trials, improving patient outcomes, and reshaping the future of digital health. Eirini shares her entrepreneurial journey from a background in biochemistry and investment banking to pioneering a successful healthcare startup. She discusses the challenges of implementing AI in healthcare, building a multidisciplinary team, and securing significant startup funding in the competitive MedTech sector. If you're passionate about healthcare innovation, medical technology, and the transformative power of AI in healthtech, this episode is a must-watch! Gain valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make a real impact in the world of healthcare and technology. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring interviews with leaders making a difference in healthcare. Roupen Odabashian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-md-frcpc-abim-183aaa142/ X: https://x.com/RoupenMD Email: roupen@deltahealth.tech Watch our podcast on Youtube 00:00 - Introduction and Mission Statement 00:40 - Meet Eirini, Founder of Dyania Health 01:11 - The Challenge of Manual Chart Reviews 03:29 - Founding Dyania Health and Early Funding 05:43 - Leveraging AI and NLP in Healthcare 07:27 - Overcoming Investor Challenges 10:22 - Building Strong Investor Relationships 13:10 - Clinical Trials and AI Applications 17:22 - Processing Large Patient Data 19:47 - Team Building During the Pandemic 23:04 - Engaging Healthcare Systems 24:12 - Training AI with Medical Expertise 26:04 - Data Challenges and IP Protection 28:17 - Uniqueness of Dyania Health's Model 30:23 - Staying Ahead in MedTech Innovation 31:59 - Success with Cleveland Clinic 32:27 - Advice for Healthcare Innovators 33:42 - Closing Remarks #AI, #MedTech, #HealthTech, #Startup, #DyaniaHealth, #ArtificialIntelligence, #ClinicalTrials, #NLP, #MedicalTechnology, #HealthcareInnovation, #HealthcareStartups, #Entrepreneurship, #DigitalHealth, #HealthcareAI, #AIinHealthcare, #HealthTechStartup, #MedTechInnovation, #healthcareentrepreneurs

    34 min
  7. Revolutionizing Medical-Legal Record Review with AI | Interview with Quench Inc. Founders

    2024-11-13

    Revolutionizing Medical-Legal Record Review with AI | Interview with Quench Inc. Founders

    In this insightful episode of Delta, host Dr. Roupen—a practicing Oncologist with a deep passion for healthcare innovation—engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Michael Lesh and Dr. Mandar Karhade, the visionary founders of Quench. Quench is at the forefront of transforming the tedious and time-consuming process of medical record review in the medical-legal field through the power of generative AI. About Quench: Founded by leading physicians and data scientists in clinical AI, Quench is building software that saves healthcare professionals and attorneys from the time-consuming task of organizing and sorting through thousands of pages of disorganized medical records. This allows them to focus on efficient review and expert analysis. SmartChart empowers individuals to find the needle in the haystack while swiftly extracting, summarizing, and creating accurate chronologies from large, disorganized PDFs in minutes, not days. Reach out to Quench at hello@projectquench.ai. Get early access to Quench: https://www.projectquench.ai/ Follow Quench on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectquench-inc/ Watch our Podcast in Youtube: https://youtu.be/34hA20SOCu8 Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Meet the Founders of Quench 01:16 - Guest Introductions 05:00 - Dr. Michael Lesh’s Background 07:00 - Transition from Medicine to Entrepreneurship 09:03 - The Birth of Quench 12:00 - Challenges in Medical Record Review 14:16 - Leveraging AI to Streamline Workflows 18:20 - Ensuring Data Accuracy and Reliability 22:07 - Balancing Technology with Medical Expertise 25:26 - Vertical AI Solutions in Healthcare 29:36 - Advice for Aspiring Healthcare Entrepreneurs 33:27 - Navigating Healthcare Systems 36:45 - The Future Vision for Quench 40:00 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways 44:26 - Closing Remarks Roupen Odabashian: LinkedIn: / roupen-odabashian-183aaa142 X: / roupenmd Email: roupen@deltahealth.tech #healthcareinnovation #MedicalRecordReview #AIinHealthcare #PhysicianBurnout #QuenchAI #GenerativeAI #MedicalLegal #DrMichaelLesh #Mandar #HealthcareTechnology #ElectronicMedicalRecords #PhysicianEntrepreneurs #StartupAdvice #HealthcareStartups #MedicalAI #HealthcarePodcast #DeltaPodcast #RupenUrologist #MedicalRecordAI #PhysicianWorkflow #MedicalDeviceInnovation #EntrepreneurshipJourney #HealthcareChallenges #AIImplementation #FutureOfHealthcare

    56 min
  8. From Fee-for-Service to Value-Based Care: The Evolution of Healthcare Payment Models

    2024-10-16

    From Fee-for-Service to Value-Based Care: The Evolution of Healthcare Payment Models

    In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating journey of healthcare payment models and how they're transforming to enhance patient care, reduce costs, and improve the well-being of healthcare providers. What You'll Learn: The Traditional Fee-for-Service Model: Understand how paying for each individual service led to a focus on quantity over quality. The Rise of HMOs in the 1970s: Explore how Health Maintenance Organizations aimed to control costs and emphasize preventive care. Introduction of DRGs in the 1980s: Discover how Diagnosis-Related Groups incentivized hospitals to improve efficiency. Standardizing Physician Payments in the 1990s: Learn about the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) and its impact on fair compensation. Pilot Programs of the Early 2000s: See how initial experiments set the stage for significant reforms. Transformations from the Affordable Care Act: Delve into Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Bundled Payments that shifted the focus to value-based care. The Leap with MACRA in 2015: Understand how the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act pushed providers toward quality improvements. The APM Framework's Four Categories: Get to know the roadmap guiding the shift from volume to value. The Quadruple Aim of Healthcare: Grasp how improving patient experience, population health, reducing costs, and enhancing provider well-being are interconnected. Marginal Utility in Health Economics: Learn why more services don't always mean better outcomes. Why This Matters: The evolution from Fee-for-Service to Alternative Payment Models reflects a significant shift toward value-based care. This journey impacts everyone—patients, providers, insurers—and aims to achieve the Quadruple Aim of better outcomes, better experiences, lower costs, and improved provider well-being. • 00:00 - Introduction • 00:36 - Fee-for-Service Model Refresher • 01:07 - Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) in the 1970s • 02:43 - Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) in the 1980s • 04:21 - Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) in the 1990s • 06:12 - Medicare Modernization Act and Pilot Programs in the 2000s • 07:35 - Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010 and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) • 09:00 - Bundled Payments • 10:55 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) in 2015 • 12:10 - Conclusion Roupen Odabashian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-183aaa142/ X: https://twitter.com/RoupenMD Email: roupen@deltahealth.tech #DeltaHealthTech #HealthcarePaymentModels #ValueBasedCare #FeeForService #HealthcareInnovation #AlternativePaymentModels #QuadrupleAim #PatientCare #HealthcareProviders #HealthEconomics #AccountableCareOrganizations #HealthcareReform #MedicalBilling #HealthcareSystem #PatientExperience #HealthcarePolicy #HealthcareCosts #HealthcareHistory #MACRA

    18 min

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    À propos

    Welcome to 'Delta', a podcast where we delve deep into the world of healthcare transformation. Join us as we speak with Health Tech innovators, leading researchers, forward-thinking engineers, and passionate individuals dedicated to reshaping the healthcare landscape. If you're curious about the future of healthcare and those spearheading positive change, 'Delta' is your essential listen.

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