51 episodes

A podcast about everything digital health, from the people to the products they build.

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Digital Thoughts Podcast Zain Syed Pharm.D.

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    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

A podcast about everything digital health, from the people to the products they build.

zainsyed.substack.com

    Using AI to augment clinicians | Alexandre Lebrun (CEO at Nabla)

    Using AI to augment clinicians | Alexandre Lebrun (CEO at Nabla)

    Alexandre Lebrun is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nabla. Nabla is the developer of Nabla Copilot, the fastest autonomous clinical AI scribe that helps clinicians enjoy care again. AI-powered Nabla Copilot generates a clinical note in seconds from any encounter across all specialties, reducing practitioners’ stress and improving patient care. Try it for free today!
    Alex is a pioneer in the AI/ML space. He has had two very successful startups acquired by Nuance (VirtuOz) and Facebook (Wit.ai) respectively. At Facebook, he worked on their AI team developing conversational AI.
    In this episode, Alex talks about:
    * Why are they trying to augment not replace clinicians
    * What is Nabla Copilot and how it saves clinicians time
    * What it takes to build and maintain a large language model (LLM) for healthcare
    * How Nabla is using product-led growth (PLG) to grow
    * What questions should a customer ask when evaluating an AI company
    How to reach Alex:
    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrelebrun/
    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/lxbrun
    * Company: https://www.nabla.com/
    * Email: alex@nabla.com
    How to reach Zain:
    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/
    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/
    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/
    Links to other platforms to listen:
    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link
    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link
    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast
    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”
    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there
    Things referenced in the episode:
    * Nabla and Kaiser Permanente Partnership - https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/medical-scribe-startup-nabla-rollout-tool-kaiser-permanente-docs
    * Babylon Health bankruptcy - https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/babylon-closes-us-business-lays-employees-after-mindmaze-take-private-deal-collapses
    Music used:
    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie
    Thank you so much for your support!
    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free
    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this
    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify
    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.
    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!
    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!
    I hope you have a great day!


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    • 55 min
    Knowing your value as a clinician while transitioning into healthtech | Qasim Butt (Interventional Nephrologist and Medical Consultant & Advisor)

    Knowing your value as a clinician while transitioning into healthtech | Qasim Butt (Interventional Nephrologist and Medical Consultant & Advisor)

    Qasim Butt is Interventional Nephrologist and Medical Consultant & Advisor. He helps companies better utilize technology by leveraging his 12+ years of clinical experience. He is highly versed in value based care and trends in kidney care. He is also passionate about education through public speaking, social media and video creation.
    In this episode, Qasim talks about:
    * His journey into healthtech
    * What value do clinicians bring to healthtech companies
    * Advice on how to make the transition into healthtech
    * What is value based care
    How to reach Qasim:
    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qasimbuttmd/
    * Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourKidneysYourHealth
    How to reach Zain:
    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/
    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/
    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com
    Links to other platforms to listen:
    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link
    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link
    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast
    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”
    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there
    Things referenced in the episode:
    Music used:
    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie
    Thank you so much for your support!
    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free
    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this
    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify
    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.
    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!
    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!
    I hope you have a great day!


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    • 54 min
    🧮 Simplifying pediatric emergencies | Peter Antevy (Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Handtevy)

    🧮 Simplifying pediatric emergencies | Peter Antevy (Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Handtevy)

    Peter Antevy is Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Handtevy. Handtevy Mobile equips frontline healthcare professionals with rapid access to lifesaving medication dosing, equipment, and drip information, all while facilitating real-time documentation. Features such as CPR timers, comprehensive protocols, and checklists empower high-quality care and contribute to enhanced patient outcomes.
    In this episode, Peter talks about:
    * Why he started Handtevy
    * Why pediatric codes are so difficult
    * The challenges of starting a business
    * How Handtevy simplifies pediatric emergencies
    How to reach Peter:
    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-antevy-md-a9b11726/
    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/HandtevyMD
    * Company: https://www.handtevy.com/
    * Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCef_Z3tSxhwtYbMBHBlLb7w
    * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Handtevy/
    How to reach Zain:
    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/
    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/
    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/
    Links to other platforms to listen:
    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link
    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link
    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast
    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”
    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there
    Things referenced in the episode:
    * Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman
    * Preston Alexander’s Newsletter - The Healthcare Breakdown
    Music used:
    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie
    Thank you so much for your support!
    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free
    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this
    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify
    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.
    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!
    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!
    I hope you have a great day!


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    • 1 hr 1 min
    🫴 Reaching your patient where they need you | Ashley Mak (Physical Therapist and Founder of Dragon Digital Health and Ifixyoursciatica.com)

    🫴 Reaching your patient where they need you | Ashley Mak (Physical Therapist and Founder of Dragon Digital Health and Ifixyoursciatica.com)

    Ashley Mak is a physical therapist and founder of Dragon Digital Health and Ifixyoursciatica.com. Ashley is an expert in all this sciatica and has a passion for infusing technology to help him treat his patients and allow him to become more efficient.
    He is currently working on an exciting new program called Patient Advocate Program. It is text-based care focusing on answering a user’s questions and concerns and creating a customized exercise program based on their orthopedic issues. Users will have 24/7 access to a physical therapist to help them recover. Check it out today!
    In this episode, Ashley talks about:
    * How he became a physical therapist
    * His entrepreneurial journey and what he learned
    * Telemedicine in physical therapy
    * How he uses artificial intelligence to help his patients
    How to reach Ashley:
    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ashley-mak-pt-dpt-cscs-35332991/
    * Email: info@ifixyoursciatica.com
    * Company: https://ifixyoursciatica.com/
    * Podcast: https://ifixyoursciatica.com/podcast/
    How to reach Zain:
    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/
    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/
    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/
    Links to other platforms to listen:
    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link
    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link
    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast
    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”
    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there
    Things referenced in the episode:
    * Kolbe Index - https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index/
    Music used:
    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie
    Thank you so much for your support!
    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free
    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this
    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify
    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.
    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!
    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!
    I hope you have a great day!


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    • 58 min
    ✊ Empowering caregivers | Saurabh Vyas (Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Evva Health)

    ✊ Empowering caregivers | Saurabh Vyas (Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Evva Health)

    Saurabh Vyas is the Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Evva Health. Evva Health is a personalized, simplified, and affordable ecosystem for families to better care for themselves and their loved ones in the community. Evva understands the needs of each patient and family and builds a digital front door to guide and support them throughout their unique care journey. Evva recently won several awards, including LG Innovation Prize, and has multiple Letters of Intent (signed or in progress).
    In this episode, Saurabh talks about:
    * How Evva Health empowers caregivers
    * What is a smart neighborhood
    * What is human-centered design
    * Why brand loyalty is important
    How to reach Saurabh:
    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sauvyas/
    * Email: saurabh@evva360.com
    * Company: https://www.evva360.com/
    How to reach Zain:
    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/
    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/
    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/
    Links to other platforms to listen:
    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link
    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link
    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast
    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”
    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there
    Things referenced in the episode:
    Music used:
    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie
    Thank you so much for your support!
    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free
    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this
    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify
    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.
    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!
    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!
    I hope you have a great day!


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    • 55 min
    Finding your way in digital health as a clinician | Anish Desai (Hospitalist and Advisor)

    Finding your way in digital health as a clinician | Anish Desai (Hospitalist and Advisor)

    Anish Desai is hospitalist and digital health advisor. Anish is a board-certified internal medicine physician and hospitalist. Uniquely attuned to inpatient care settings, Anish’s expertise spans quality improvement, reducing hospital-acquired infections, clinic workflow, and efficiency, digital health, remote patient monitoring, devices, formulating supplements, and telehealth. He is most passionate about innovation and utilizing his clinical knowledge to drive the creation of novel technology and software solutions. Anish is a member of several professional societies, including the Society of Hospital Medicine and the American College of Physicians. Widely recognized for his expertise, he also hosts "The Underdog Physician", a podcast focused on mentoring medical professionals, fostering physician entrepreneurship, and recognizing unique ways to serve society.
    In this episode, Anish talks about:
    * What he has learned from successful entrepreneurs
    * How does someone find a mentor
    * Will AI replace clinicians?
    * What is he excited about in digital healthcare
    How to reach Anish:
    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anish-desai-038b331b9/
    * Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-underdog-physician/id1619692532
    How to reach Zain:
    * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmsyed/
    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainsyedpharmd/
    * Newsletter: https://zainsyed.substack.com/
    Links to other platforms to listen:
    * Apple Podcast: https://rdar.li/apple-podcast-link
    * Spotify: https://rdar.li/spotify-link
    * Google: https://rdar.li/google-podcast
    * And all other platforms! Just search “digital thoughts podcast”
    * If it is not on the one you use send me a message and I will get it on there
    Things referenced in the episode:
    * Tools of Titans - Tim Ferriss: Amazon link
    * Who Not How - Dan Sullivan: Amazon link
    Music used:
    * Daystar - Sugar Cookie
    Thank you so much for your support!
    If you want to support me there are 2 ways you can for free
    * Share this with anyone you think would enjoy this
    * Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify
    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.
    You can connect with me on LinkedIn!
    If you enjoyed what you read please consider subscribing and sharing!
    I hope you have a great day!


    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zainsyed.substack.com

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

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11 Ratings

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Zain is a rockstar

I’ve been listening to the podcast for a few months. Love how Zain brings together many experts from diverse domains including startups, payer, practices, etc to have rich and . important conversations around digital health and healthcare!

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