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AUTOMATING HEALTH CARE, THERMODYNAMIC COMPUTING, AND PRODUCT VELOCITY | E2155

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Jul 23, 2025
Trey Holterman, CEO of Tennr, discusses how AI is revolutionizing healthcare by streamlining access to specialists and improving patient referral processes. Gill Verdon, founder of Extropic AI, shares insights on thermodynamic computing, explaining how it can enhance AI efficiency. Tyler Denk, co-founder of Beehiiv, reveals their rapid feature updates and the importance of adapting to creator needs in the competitive newsletter landscape. Together, they dive into the future of technology in healthcare and content creation.
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INSIGHT

Referral Funnel Is Broken

  • Medical specialist referrals fail over 50% due to paperwork, delays, and engagement gaps.
  • Treating patients as "leads" rather than passive recipients can drastically improve conversion to care.
INSIGHT

Decoding Insurance Complexity

  • Insurance payers constantly change complex coverage guidelines that determine referral approvals.
  • Tenor invests heavily in translating these evolving rules into AI-interpretable workflows for precise triage.
ADVICE

Boost Patient Engagement

  • Provide transparent updates to patients about their referral status and expected costs.
  • Delivering a "Domino’s tracker" experience boosts patient visitation and referral follow-through.
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