#117, Breaking Down Healthcare Data Silos with Mika Newton from xCures

Mar 5, 2025

Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, is changing the game in healthcare data accessibility using AI. She discusses how her company evolved from focusing on cancer solutions to a platform beneficial for all medical conditions. Mika explains xCures' unique approach in transforming fragmented records into structured, actionable insights while ensuring HIPAA compliance. The conversation highlights the pivotal role of their partnership with AWS for secure data processing and scalability, setting the stage for improved patient care and outcomes.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Transforming Cancer Care Through Data-Driven Solutions

01:33 • 4min

Transforming Healthcare Data Management

05:47 • 6min

Navigating Cancer Treatment Data

12:07 • 19min

Harnessing AWS for Secure and Scalable Healthcare Solutions

31:04 • 2min

Future of Healthcare Data Management

33:04 • 7min

Healthcare data fragmentation remains one of the most pressing challenges in modern medicine. In this episode, Mike Tarselli, Specialist Leader for HCLS Data & AI at AWS, explores innovative solutions with Mika Newton, CEO of xCures. Their platform is revolutionizing how healthcare organizations access and utilize patient data, transforming disconnected, and often complex medical records into actionable insights through advanced AI technology.

How did xCures evolve from cancer-specific solutions to a comprehensive healthcare platform?
- Starting in oncology, xCures developed AI solutions to tackle complex cancer patient management. The platform's success in organizing and analyzing oncology records led to natural expansion across all medical conditions, demonstrating the universal need for better healthcare data management.
What makes xCures' approach to medical record management unique?
- The platform leverages advanced AI and machine learning to convert fragmented medical records into structured, actionable data. This transformation enables healthcare providers to access comprehensive patient histories while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance standards.
How does the AWS partnership enable xCures' scalability?
- By utilizing AWS infrastructure, xCures processes millions of medical records with enterprise-grade security. Their multi-tenant architecture supports rapid growth while maintaining the highest data protection standards required in healthcare.
What role does AI play in improving patient record management?
- xCures employs sophisticated Bayesian models and natural language processing to convert complex medical documentation into searchable, meaningful data. Their semantic embedding technology provides crucial clinical context, enhancing healthcare decision-making.
What is xCures' vision for the future of healthcare data access?
- The company aims to create internet-style healthcare interoperability, addressing critical staffing challenges while improving patient outcomes through enhanced data accessibility and integration.
How are healthcare organizations implementing xCures' technology?
- Telehealth providers and diagnostic companies use the xCures platform to streamline patient care coordination, enabling comprehensive access to patient data during virtual consultations and diagnostic testing through their SaaS solution.

Learn more about xCures at https://xcures.com/

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