Global Health Impact Fund Martyn Eeles

Chad McClennan, the president and CEO of Koios Medical, discusses how their AI software, and Smart Ultrasound, is helping physicians in clinical practice.

The software streamlines workflow, reduces stress, and provides a confidence boost to clinicians when interpreting ultrasound exams.

The idea for Koios Smart Ultrasound came from physicians who wanted to improve the accuracy and efficiency of cancer diagnosis.

Koios Medical is a global company that works with various partners in the medical field. AI in the medical space is predicted to become standard of care in the next five years.



Takeaways


Koios Medical Smart Ultrasound streamlines workflow and reduces stress for physicians in clinical practice.
The software provides a confidence boost to clinicians when interpreting ultrasound exams.
Koios Medical is a global company that works with various partners in the medical field.
AI in the medical space is predicted to become standard of care in the next five years.

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

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

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

In this episode, Todd Otten discusses the power of one plus one and how it can empower individuals to disrupt the status quo in healthcare. He introduces the concept of the quadruple aim, which includes patient experience, quality care, lower costs, and provider wellness. Todd explains that implementing the power of one plus one can come from both top-down and bottom-up approaches within institutions. He emphasizes the importance of combating physician burnout and offers advice on how institutions can address this issue. Todd also shares details about his upcoming keynote presentation and encourages listeners to check out his book, 'Ripple of Change.'



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Dr. Ashley Mak discusses the challenges of healthcare affordability, accessibility, and scaling in the context of physical therapy. He shares his early career realizations about the need for alternative care delivery models that can provide faster and more affordable care. Dr. Mak highlights the average waiting times for physical therapy and the impact of delayed care on patient suffering. We also explore the average cost of physical therapy and the importance of innovation while considering the costs of care. Additionally, Dr. Mak discusses current delivery models and upcoming technologies that can improve access and communication in healthcare.