The Business of AI in Healthcare

The Business of AI in Healthcare

by Robert Kaiser

Medicine Technology

Season 1

Transforming Retinal Care: AI image assessment and diagnosis

In this episode of the “Business of AI in Healthcare” podcast, Dr. Bob Kaiser engages in a compelling discussion with Vicky Demas, CEO of identifeye HEALTH, about the revolutionary potential of AI in preventing vision loss from diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Demas explains how Identifeye Health is pioneering a new approach to diagnostic care through retinal imaging, offering early detection that can prevent 95% of vision loss cases if caught in time. They delve into the complexities of diabetic retinopathy, the challenges of FDA approval, and the broader vision for AI in healthcare diagnostics. Dr. Demas shares insights from her experiences at Google, Grail, and her current role at Identifeye, highlighting the innovation driving the future of healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, healthcare, and the future of patient care.

Healing Beyond Physical Symptoms: How AI Aligns Physical and Mental Health

In this episode of The Business of AI in Healthcare, host Dr. Bob Kaiser talks with Chris Molaro, CEO and co-founder of NeuroFlow. Chris shares how AI is bridging the gap between mental and physical health by extending the reach of healthcare providers and integrating behavioral health with physical care. Tune in to learn how NeuroFlow uses AI to identify at-risk patients, improve care coordination, and enhance overall patient outcomes. This episode is essential for healthcare professionals looking to understand the transformative impact of AI in holistic healthcare

Balancing Innovation and Responsibility: AI's Role in Healthcare

In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of Al in healthcare through an insightful conversation with Dr. Harvey Castro, an emergency room doctor turned Al futurist. The episode opens with Dr. Castro sharing his journey into Al, sparked by an "aha moment" with the iPhone, leading him to develop an app that gained global recognition. This journey inspired him to write a book on applying ChatGPT in healthcare, emphasizing the potential of AAl to revolutionize patient care and medical operations. Dr. Castro highlights the cultural challenges of integrating Al into healthcare, noting that the field's conservative nature requires careful adoption to avoid harm. He stresses the importance of education and training for healthcare professionals, advocating for a deeper understanding of Al to leverage its potential safely. Dr. Castro also discusses innovative Al applications, such as using Al for communication in diverse cultural contexts and creating educational tools for young patients. He emphasizes the importance of reducing bias by training Al models with country-specific data, thereby tailoring solutions to unique healthcare needs. The conversation further explores Al's rapid technological advancements, notably the capabilities of Apple's Vision Pro in surgical settings, and the importance of privacy and security in Al deployment. Dr. Castro concludes with a visionary outlook on Al's future, predicting significant advancements within the next year, while maintaining a balanced perspective on the ethical considerations and regulations required to ensure Al's safe integration into healthcare.

Dual Advantage: Enhancing Doctor-Patient Visits with AI

In this episode of the "Business of AI and Healthcare" podcast, hosted by Dr. Bob Kaiser, the focus is on how AI is revolutionizing doctor-patient interactions. The special guest, Dr. Robert Murry, Chief Medical Officer at NextGen Healthcare, shares his insights and experiences on the integration of AI in healthcare.

Informatics - Runway to AI

In this episode of the "Business of AI in Healthcare" podcast, Dr. Bob Kaiser sits down with Dr. Hamed Abbaszadegan, a double board-certified clinical informatics physician. They delve into the critical questions surrounding data privacy, AI's transformative potential in healthcare, and the foundational role of informatics. Dr. Abbaszadegan shares his journey into informatics and discusses how AI and informatics together can revolutionize patient care, enhance decision-making, and optimize healthcare delivery.

Playing offense with Disruption

Dr. Bob Kaiser discusses the elements and remedies of AI disruption with Henry Hays, CEO of DisruptReady a leading business intelligence firm specializing in AI.

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Dr. Bob Kaiser welcomes Mohamad Elwazer, founder and CEO of linedanceAI, to discuss artificial intelligence and its implementation in healthcare.

Machines That Help Humans Understand Humans

Amy Brown from Authenticx joins Dr. Bob Kaiser to discuss how machine learning tools can help healthcare leaders process customer feedback and improve the customer experience.

Using Machine Learning to Gain Insight Into Medical Symptom

In this episode, host Dr. Bob Kaiser chats with Dr. Andrew Le, founder and CEO of Buoy Health. Le explains why and how he and his team use machine learning to create a web-based tool that helps site visitors gain clinical insight into their symptoms and points them toward various treatment options.

AI Powered Voice Biomarkers for Clinical Decision Support with Henry O'Connell

In this Season 3 premiere of The Business of AI in Healthcare, Dr. Robert Kaiser sits down with Henry O’Connell, CEO and Founder of Canary Speech, to explore one of the most talked-about frontiers in healthcare AI: voice biomarkers. Together, they unpack how speech and language analytics can unlock medically meaningful signals, what it takes to move voice-based AI from research to real-world clinical workflows, and why this category is becoming increasingly relevant across neurology, behavioral health, and cognitive health. If you’re a healthcare leader, innovator, investor, or technologist tracking AI diagnostics, clinical decision support, and the future of digital health, this conversation will sharpen how you think about what’s coming next. Topics include: voice biomarkers, vocal biomarkers, speech analytics, AI in healthcare, clinical validation, ambient listening, machine learning in medicine, neurology, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression screening, and clinical adoption.

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