Overall Summary Dr. Zak Kohane , a pioneering figure in AI and biomedical informatics at Harvard Medical School, discusses the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, its challenges, and its future. He highlights the inertia of the healthcare system, the impending doctor shortage, and how AI-driven innovations can revolutionize patient care and medical practice. Episode Breakdown Introduction (00:00:08 – 00:01:39) Hosts Adam Carewe and Dale Gold introduce their guest, Dr. Zak Kohane, a lea...
Mar 11, 2025•42 min
Overall Summary In this episode of NerdMDs | Efficiency Unlocked , hosts Adam Carewe and Dale Gold interview Dr. Jared Pelo , co-founder of Bionic Health . They discuss the transformative power of AI, data aggregation, and personalized medicine in healthcare, exploring how these innovations are shaping a future that prioritizes preventative care and patient empowerment. Introduction and Setting the Stage (0:00-2:04) Adam and Dale introduce the episode’s focus on personalized and individualized m...
Jan 17, 2025•50 min
Guest: Dr. Stephon Proctor from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Hosts: Adam Carewe and Dale Gold Overall Summary: In this episode, Dr. Stephon Proctor discusses his journey from clinical psychology to informatics, the implementation of AI in healthcare, and the future of technology in the medical field. He shares insights on the challenges and successes of integrating AI tools to improve efficiency and reduce clinical burden. Section Summaries Introduction [00:00:08] The hosts introduce the ...
Dec 20, 2024•52 min
In this episode of "NerdMDs Efficiency Unlocked," hosts Adam Carewe and Dale Gold interview Adam Cherrington , Vice President of Digital Health and Patient Voice at KLAS Research . They discuss the importance of patient engagement in healthcare, the role of technology in improving patient experiences, and the future of healthcare innovation. Introduction [00:00:12] The hosts introduce the episode and their guest, Adam Cherrington. They discuss the importance of improving patient experiences in h...
Dec 06, 2024•50 min
In this episode, Ruben Amarasingham discusses the latest advancements at Pieces , focusing on their innovative system to classify, detect, and prevent hallucinatory errors in clinical summarization. The conversation delves into the development and impact of their proprietary Safe Read platform, the challenges faced, the October publication they released to the public , and the future of AI in healthcare. Section Summaries Introduction [00:00:01] Adam Carewe welcomes Ruben Amarasingham back to th...
Nov 22, 2024•50 min
Overall Summary In this episode of "Efficiency Unlocked," Dr. David Canes , a board-certified urologist and founder of Wellprept , discusses his journey from experiencing burnout to creating a health technology company aimed at improving patient education and physician efficiency. The conversation covers the origins of Wellprept, its impact on both doctors and patients, and the future potential of patient education technology. Introduction [00:00:00] Dr. David Canes, a board-certified urologist,...
Nov 08, 2024•50 min
Summary : NerdMDs Podcast host Adam Carewe MD demonstrates Google NotebookLM , highlighting its capabilities as a study guide and content generator, including creating AI-hosted podcasts. Watch this one on the NerdMDs Substack or YouTube Channel ! He uses a Elion Briefing newsletter on large language models in healthcare as an example. Introduction (0:00 - 1:30) : * Overview : Adam introduces Google NotebookLM, explaining its purpose as a study guide and content generator. Using NotebookLM (1:31...
Oct 25, 2024•19 min
Summary: Craig Limoli , founder of Wellsheet, discusses his journey from IBM Watson Health to creating Wellsheet , a platform designed to streamline clinical workflows and improve efficiency for healthcare providers. He highlights the importance of predictive data, seamless EHR integration, and the impact of generative AI on their solutions. Podcast Summary: Introduction and Background (00:00:01 - 00:03:02) * Craig Limoli’s Journey : Craig shares his background, including his time at IBM Watson ...
Oct 20, 2024•55 min
In this episode, Dr. Yair Saperstein from Avo discusses the evolution of clinical decision support tools, the journey from being a physician to a tech entrepreneur, and how Avo aims to improve clinician workflows and patient outcomes through innovative technology. Podcast Summary Introduction [00:00:07] * Hosts Introduction : Adam Carewe and Dale Gold introduce the podcast and the guest, Dr. Yair Saperstein. * Guest Background : Dr. Saperstein shares his background, including his medical educati...
Oct 11, 2024•52 min
Nicole Bocskocsky discusses her journey in healthcare, her role in founding Elaborate , and how the company aims to solve the in-basket problem for clinicians by providing proactive solutions to patient inquiries, and other things that land in a clinicians EHR in basket. Introduction [00:00:01] * Welcome and Introduction : Adam and Dale welcome Nicole to the podcast and express their excitement about having her on the show. Nicole’s Background and Journey [00:00:44] * Career Path : Nicole shares...
Sep 27, 2024•47 min
In this episode, Dr. CT Lin discusses the transformative role of AI in healthcare, the importance of storytelling in medical informatics, and the collaborative efforts to improve patient care through technology. He shares insights from his journey in informatics and highlights the impact of predictive AI and ambient documentation on clinical practice. Dr. CT Lin’s Background [00:01:16] * Storytelling Importance : Dr. Lin emphasizes the role of storytelling in healthcare. * Medical Errors : He di...
Sep 13, 2024•53 min
In this episode, Elad Walach , CEO and co-founder of Aidoc , discusses the evolution and impact of AI in healthcare, focusing on clinical AI applications, the challenges of AI integration, and the future potential of AI in improving patient care and healthcare workflows. Episode Summaries with Timestamped Sections: Elad’s Background [00:00:45 - 00:02:20] * Career Path: Elad talks about his transition from the Israeli Air Force to healthcare, driven by a passion for technology and its impact on p...
Aug 30, 2024•47 min
Below is the summary of the podcast episode featuring Ian Shakil from Augmedix, hosted by Drs Adam Carewe and Dale Gold: Episode Summary Ian Shakil , founder of Augmedix , discusses the evolution and impact of ambient scribing technology in healthcare, highlighting the company’s journey, innovations, and future directions. Additionally, recently announced Augmedix will be acquired by Commure , a large health tech company, to expand their capabilities and accelerate innovation in the ambient docu...
Aug 16, 2024•50 min
Christopher Fitzgerald and Nicholas Van Landschoot , co-founders of APIGen , discuss their journey from high school debate partners to startup founders (but they are still only 18 years old,) highlighting the challenges and innovations in API development. They emphasize the importance of debate skills in their entrepreneurial success and explain how APIGen simplifies API creation for non-developers. Don’t miss any episodes! To receive new posts in your inbox, consider becoming a free or paid sub...
Aug 02, 2024•45 min
Some of our affiliate links below may earn us a small commission Rewskidotcom | Adam Carewe MD is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In this insightful episode, Dr. Natalie Davis shares her journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a pioneering force in healthcare innovation, emphasizing the importance of personalized care and technology in transforming patient outcomes. Podcast Summary : * Introduction : ...
Jul 19, 2024•41 min
Our guest for this episode is Brendan Keeler . Brendan is the Portland-based Practice Lead for Interoperability at HTD Health . He previously worked at Flexpa, Zus Health, Redox, and Epic and serves as advisor to Flexpa, Elion, Revero, and RevelAi Health. He is the author of Health API Guy , a newsletter deciphering the complexities of interoperability, APIs, and regulation in healthcare, and loves tweeting about those topics. Here’s a summary of the podcast episode: * Guest Introduction : Brend...
Jul 05, 2024•42 min
In this Father’s Day special edition episode this week. The episode provides a glimpse into the interests and perspectives of a young member of Generation Alpha, touching on topics of gaming, technology, and current slang terms: * Father’s Day Special : The episode is a Father’s Day 2024 edition of the “NerdMDs Efficiency Unlocked” podcast, featuring the host’s ten-year-old child, Ander, who has just completed fourth grade. * Introduction : Ander introduces themselves, mentioning their age and p...
Jun 16, 2024•28 min
Here’s a summary of this podcast episode: * Background : Fern shares his background, including his marketing experience in Silicon Valley and how the rise of AI and economic changes impacted his business. * Adaptation : Discussing the need to adapt, Fern talks about transitioning to software development and learning from experienced professionals. * DeepCura’s Journey : Fern details the evolution of DeepCura , starting from a widget called “Hello, Alicia,” to partnering with an angel investor an...
Jun 07, 2024•47 min
Summary of this NerdMDs episode: * Introduction to Kahun Medical : The podcast begins with an introduction to Kahun Medical , highlighting its clinical oversight API solution and the proprietary Knowledge Graph. * Michal Katz MD’s Journey : Michal shares her journey from a tech background in the Israeli Defense Force to medicine, eventually co-founding Kahun Medical. Her experience as a pediatrician and a software engineer led her to create tools for more efficient and standardized medical pract...
May 24, 2024•48 min
Dive into the world of equitable healthcare AI as we explore Heidi’s unique freemium model—where cutting-edge AI meets affordability, ensuring everyone can benefit from the power of technology to enhance patient care and clinician well-being. This episode delves into the practical applications of AI in healthcare, the democratization of this technology, and the personal experiences of a physician-turned-entrepreneur from Australia. The conversation sheds light on the potential of AI to make a si...
May 10, 2024•50 min
Here’s a summary of this NerdMDs podcast episode with Dr. Tope Fatuyi: * Introduction : Dr. Fatuyi is introduced as a leading figure in healthcare informatics from UT Health Houston, discussing AI in healthcare. * Disney Efficiency : The hosts share experiences at Disneyland/Disney World, discussing the Genie Plus service and its impact on their visit. * Journey into Medicine : Dr. Fatuyi shares his inspiration for entering medicine, influenced by his father’s wishes, despite his initial interes...
Apr 26, 2024•54 min
This episode features a conversation about Regard between the host Adam Carewe MD and Eli Ben-Joseph (Co-founder and CEO of Regard ) and Francisco Alvarez MD (VP of Clinical Operations.) * Regard’s Mission : The guests, Eli and Francisco from Regard, share their personal journey and mission to empower clinicians by harnessing the vast amount of data available in electronic medical records (EMRs). * Data Explosion : They delve into the challenges posed by the explosion of data availability and ho...
Apr 12, 2024•45 min
This podcast episode features a conversation between the host, Adam, and guest, Ruben, discussing Ruben’s company, Pieces Technology , which specializes in Inpatient healthcare AI including: * Pieces Working Summary * Pieces Discharge Identifications * NEW: Working Progress Note * NEW: Pieces in your Pocket * And several more! (And some Ambulatory Pieces are coming too!) Here’s a summary of the episode: * Ruben’s Background : Ruben shares his early entrepreneurial ventures with his brother, incl...
Mar 22, 2024•47 min
Here is a brief summary of this episode: * The guest of this episode is Dr. Tina Shah , a pulmonary and critical care physician, a national expert on workforce burnout, digital health and health policy, and the chief clinical officer of Abridge , a generative AI company that aims to reduce the administrative burden for clinicians and empower patients. * Dr. Shah shares her personal journey of experiencing burnout, taking a break from medicine, working in the White House and the VA, and finding h...
Mar 08, 2024•48 min
Here is a summary of the podcast episode: * Introduction : The host, Dr. Adam Carewe, welcomes the listeners to Efficiency Unlocked, a podcast about using technology to automate routine tasks and increase efficiency in everyday and business life. They introduce their special guest, Gadi Shenhar , the CEO and Co-Founder of Droxi , an AI-powered tool that streamlines the EHR inbox workflow for clinicians. * Gadi’s origin story : Gadi shares his personal motivation for founding Droxi, which was ins...
Feb 23, 2024•53 min
Summary of this episode: * Nikhil’s Story : Nikhil shares his personal journey and motivation for working in healthcare, from his childhood health issues to his mentor’s death to his experience running a tech-enabled primary care group. He also talks about his background in AI research and his involvement with OpenAI. * Ambience’s Vision : Nikhil explains how Ambience is building an AI operating system for healthcare, starting with ambient documentation and coding. He describes how their product...
Feb 07, 2024•42 min
Summary of this episode: * Virtual Care and Efficiency : Dr. Lyle Berkowitz, founder and CEO of KeyCare, a virtual care company that partners with health systems and uses Epic as its EMR, shares his insights on how virtual care can improve efficiency and quality of care for patients and providers. * Automation and Delegation : Dr. Berkowitz discusses how to automate and delegate the routine, repeatable and rules-based care that are drowning doctors, using technology, team-based approach and prot...
Feb 02, 2024•48 min
Here is a brief summary of this episode: * Introduction : The host, Dr. Adam Carewe, introduces the guest, Dr. Graham Walker , an emergency medicine physician, a clinical informaticist, and the founder of MDCalc, a popular medical computational website. He also shares his passion for efficiency and problem solving, and his aha moment with chat GPT, a generative AI tool. * Graham’s journey : Graham shares his journey from Kansas City to Stanford to New York and back to California, his interest in...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr
In this week’s episode: Picture this: Drs. Adam Carewe and Dale Gold, not just your everyday family medicine physicians, but bona fide tech wizards, are at the helm of their new podcast, “Efficiency Unlocked.” They’re joined by the multi-talented Holly Escudero, a maestro in operations and leadership across various fields. Together, they dive headfirst into the riveting tale of their transformation into the NerdMDs. It’s not just a brand; it’s a testament to their unquenchable thirst for innovat...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Dale jumps into the hosting seat for this episode with Dr. Alistair Erskine to discuss his journey as a healthcare digital leader. They touch on generative AI applications and challenges, as well as his early adopter mentality for implementing these tools within his organization. Summary of this episode: * Introduction : The host, Dale Gold, introduces the guest, Dr Alistair Erskine, the Chief Information and Digital Officer at Emory Healthcare, and the topic of the episode, which is the impact ...
Jan 05, 2024•46 min
