The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast đź“Ł Digital Health Download | September 2025
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Sep 8, 2025 September brought exciting developments in digital health! Epic unveiled over 200 new AI tools, marking a pivotal shift in healthcare tech. Meanwhile, the gap in CEO compensation versus staff wages raised eyebrows amidst rising healthcare costs. With insurance premiums skyrocketing, experts warn of political repercussions. Robotics are stepping in to tackle labor shortages in hospitals. AI innovations in cardiac care could revolutionize diagnostics, but regulatory challenges persist. It's a month of transformation and tough questions for the industry!
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Epic’s AI Push Threatens Best-Of-Breed Startups
- Epic released 200+ AI features and a foundational model called Cosmos, aiming to embed AI across its EMR platform.
- This move forces a clash between systems of record (Epic) and fast-moving systems of action (startups) in healthcare.
Systems Of Action Vs. Systems Of Record
- Systems of action (LLM-driven tools) can surround and augment systems of record like Epic by making workflows delightful for clinicians.
- The core question is whether Epic will out-iterate startups or cooperate with them.
Move Fast During Epic’s Rollout Lag
- Innovators should exploit the 12–24 month rollout window Epic outlined to iterate quickly and capture market share.
- Move in weeks, not months; startups must ship fast to stay ahead of slow enterprise cycles.