The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast 📢 Digital Health Download: November 2024
Nov 4, 2024
Sophia Gatta, an industry expert and colleague of Steve Kraus, shares her insights on the HLTH conference and the current state of health tech. They dive into the optimistic outlook for AI's role in healthcare, discuss the impact of recent political proposals on the sector, and explore Walmart's innovative prescription delivery service. The conversation highlights emerging challenges in healthcare innovation and the evolving dynamics of healthcare access amidst a turbulent election season.
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Health 2024 Atmosphere
- Health 2024 had a more optimistic atmosphere than last year.
- This year's theme was resilience, showing excitement for the future of health tech.
AI at Health 2024
- AI was a major theme at Health 2024, but not the only focus.
- There are still questions on AI's frontline use and regulation, but stakeholders are excited about its potential.
Health Tech Index Performance
- The Bessemer State of Health Tech 2024 report shows the health tech index performance is improving.
- The index is performing similarly to other software and general healthcare incumbent stocks, showing resilience.