The Healthtech Podcast #398 Dr Katie Baker from Tandem Health: Solving NHS Bottlenecks with AI
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Apr 30, 2025 Dr. Katie Baker, Director UK & Ireland of Tandem Health and a former healthcare CEO, discusses her journey from clinician to tech innovator. She highlights the urgent need for AI ambient scribes to ease clinician workloads, enhancing patient care. Katie shares insights on balancing career and motherhood while navigating leadership challenges. The conversation reveals how AI can revolutionize healthcare documentation, improve efficiencies in the NHS, and tackle the complexities of data integration. Truly a glimpse into the future of healthtech!
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Katie's Journey to Healthtech CEO
- Katie Baker moved from a childhood in the Peak District to becoming a GP in London before transitioning into health tech leadership roles.
- She co-founded and led multiple health businesses before joining Tandem Health as Director UK & Ireland.
Confidence Through Trust and Impact
- Katie became CEO not out of initial ambition but because her impact and value were recognized by others.
- Confidence can grow from trust and having a supportive team rather than self-assurance alone.
Impact Rooted in Clinical Insight
- Katie's passion for impact in healthtech is driven by her desire to improve global healthcare sustainably and operationally.
- Her clinical background shaped her understanding of where technology can solve lasting healthcare problems.