Episode description

In this special episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch attends HLTH 2023 in Las Vegas with over 10,000 attendees to speak with industry experts and thought leaders.  This is part 1 of a 2 part episode recorded at HLTH, so make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you can be the first to catch the next episode.

In this episode, guests Kate Brown, Alex Spanko, Chakra Toleti, Ron Dixon, and Holly Miller share their perspectives on the use of technology in healthcare, including elder care, addressing nursing shortages, managing chronic diseases, and the impact of virtual care observation. The episode covers the innovations and challenges in healthcare technology and emphasises the importance of trust, technology, and data science in driving health innovations.

Key Takeaways

- The need for a full continuum of care and social support for aging individuals, with a focus on dignified care in the preferred setting, by Alex Spanko.

- The importance of utilising technology to address nursing shortages, improve healthcare efficiencies, and gradually evolve towards AI-enabled workflows, advocated by Chakra Toleti.

- The disruptive approach of Care Hive Health in outpatient scheduling and managing chronic diseases, highlighting the acceptance of remote healthcare and the pivotal role of navigators in supporting patients.

- The impact of Collette Health's virtual care observation technology in preventing falls, reducing staff burden, and improving patient safety and outcomes, as shared by Holly Miller.

- The emphasis on personalization of benefits and the impact of generative AI in healthcare, as discussed by Kate Brown at the Health 2023 conference.

Timestamps:

[01:30] Kate Brown - Health Innovation Leader - Mercer

[11:27] Alex Spanko - Center for Innovation - The Green House Project and Pioneer Network

[23:00] Holly Miller - President Colette Health 

[31:18] Chakra Toleti - Founder & CEO care.ai

[43:32] Ron Dixon - CEO CareHive Health

Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.

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