The Medical AI Podcast

Chris Wood, CEO of RevealDX and a medical physicist with a knack for commercializing imaging AI, dives deep into the financial struggles of medical AI companies. He reveals the challenging reimbursement landscape that limits profitability and discusses vital pathways like Medicare's codes. Chris shares insights on alternative funding avenues and how specific companies are finding success despite the obstacles. He also highlights RevealDX's innovative lung nodule AI product and the lessons learned from industry pioneers.

Imogen Fitt, a principal analyst at Signify Research with a focus on healthcare technology, dives into how AI is revolutionizing pathology, a key tool in cancer diagnostics. She discusses the shift from traditional microscopy to digital pathology, emphasizing AI's role in improving accuracy and efficiency. Imogen explores the integration of AI with precision medicine, enabling personalized treatment. The conversation also highlights advancements spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ethical considerations of AI in healthcare, painting an exciting picture for the future.

We are all aware now of the outrageous power of Large language Models, or LLMs, such as Grok, Gemini and chatGTP. And ever since they exploded onto the scene in late 2022 there has been a scramble to implement them into health care products. However there’s a big problem. They can hallucinate like a Timothy Leary on a cocktail of peyote, LSD and ayahuasca. Except that … these hallucinations can look very convincing. In the context of healthcare, that’s a problem. With Dr Vlad Panin CEO of iFrame. The Medical AI Podcast is the number one podcast on Medical AI in the world, on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify, according to Podseo. The Medical AI Podcast is a top-rated podcast on FeedSpot: ⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/⁠ The Medical AI Podcast is also a top-rated podcast on millionpodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/For professional and life coaching check out https://coolcoaching.co.uk/

AI and heart attack risk, with Ben Tasker, AI Dean of Southern New Hampshire University. In the US over a million people per year will need urgent life saving treatment for a heart attack. But these treatments are risky for the patient and can be potentially fatal. How can AI help predict potential adverse events to treatment and help mitigate those risks.The Medical AI Podcast is the number one podcast on Medical AI in the world, on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify, according to Podseo. The Medical AI Podcast is a top-rated podcast on FeedSpot. Check out other FeedSpot podcasts here: ⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/⁠ The Medical AI Podcast is also a top-rated podcast on millionpodcasts, check it out: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/

Imagine you’ve just been diagnosed with a serious heart condition. You will need a carefully crafted care plan. This will help manage your medications, appointments, and lifestyle changes…. But then imagine you’re caught up in the gears of a dysfunctional health system, these could mean the difference between life and death. How common are these kinds of issues? And how could AI help? With Dr Aki Al-Zubaidi

Donald Trump - Many love him, many hate him. But … few would disagree that his second administration, only 100 days in, has already brought in political change that is truly radical One key example is that there are now people with a strong deregulation agenda - in key roles in the US government. And the single biggest question in medical AI right now – is what will be the impact – both in the US and around the world. This area is not only important - it is highly complex, with many unknowns. Which is why I have someone with not only genuine expertise here but also with a lot of courage ,,,, Dr Hugh Harvey, CEO of Hardian Health. The Medical AI Podcast is the number one podcast on Medical AI in the world, on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify, according to Podseo. The Medical AI Podcast is a top-rated podcast on FeedSpot. Check out other FeedSpot podcasts here: ⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/⁠ The Medical AI Podcast is also a top-rated podcast on millionpodcasts, check it out: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/

Dr. Scott Chetham, a clinical scientist and CEO of Faro Health, brings over 20 years of experience in clinical trials to the discussion. He dives into the costly failures of drug development, highlighting that 90% of candidates never see approval. Scott explains how AI can revolutionize this process by targeting the right data and patients, potentially saving millions and speeding up development times. He also discusses Faro's innovative platform for improving trial design and its broader implications for public health.

In this enlightening discussion, Professor Paul Chang, a radiology expert from the University of Chicago, dives into the hurdles of AI adoption in breast cancer detection. He highlights a significant study where AI outperformed human radiologists, yet only 10-20% of mammograms utilize this technology. Chang explores trust issues, the need for compelling use cases, and the complexities of data integration. He also addresses the regulatory challenges the FDA faces in overseeing these innovations, calling for a fresh perspective and better collaboration in healthcare.

Dr. Sera Lavelle, a clinical psychologist with 17 years of experience in treating emotional eating and the founder of an AI-integrated app, discusses the alarming rise of obesity and its link to emotional and impulsive eating. She highlights how traditional weight loss methods often fail and introduces her innovative AI app that combines motivational interviewing and mindful eating. Sera also tackles the app's safety features and its potential to complement treatments like Ozempic, paving the way for a new approach to tackling emotional eating.

Pelu Tran, CEO of Ferrum Health, specializes in integrating AI tools within healthcare. He discusses the explosion of radiology AI, highlighting nearly 1,000 FDA approvals since 2017. The abundance of choices confuses providers about deployment, stalling progress. Tran emphasizes the importance of AI marketplaces to simplify implementation and touches on emerging trends like hospitals reclaiming AI infrastructure for better security and costs. He also explores how these advancements are enhancing patient care and addressing regulatory challenges through innovative platforms.