#518 - Dr. Kit Kieling, Chief Medical Information Officer at SmarterDx

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Dr. Kit Kieling, Chief Medical Information Officer at SmarterDx.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Career Pivot Sparked by Adversity: A heart condition derailed Dr. Kieling's dream of becoming a fighter pilot, redirecting him toward a meaningful career in medicine.
• Clinical and Strategic Experience: He served over a decade in military medicine, later co-founding a health tech startup acquired before joining SmarterDx.
• Real AI, Not Just Buzzwords: He praises SmarterDx for building AI that mirrors clinical reasoning—going beyond slide-deck hype to actual hospital impact.
• Redefining the CMIO Role: At SmarterDx, Kieling amplifies clinical voices across product and strategy, guiding how data empowers care teams.
• Leveling the Playing Field with AI: He's excited about how AI can counterbalance payer algorithms and eventually support bedside care decision-making.

To learn more about SmarterDx:
Website https://www.smarterdx.com/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/smarterdx/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

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Jared S Taylor
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