Digital Health Podcast- Royal Society of Medicine
Discover how digital technologies are transforming healthcare through interviews with leading digital health experts. Presented by Dr Annabelle Painter All views expressed in this podcast are of the speakers themselves and not of the RSM. Find out more about the RSM digital council: rsm.ac/dhsectionpodcast Hosted by Annabelle Painter: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-annabelle-painter/
All episodes(53)
- StandardSummaries onlyVibe coding in Healthcare. With Dr Dave Triska
Published Jun 30, 2026
Vibe coding is making it easier than ever for non-technical people to build software- but healthcare comes with unique risks and responsibilities. This episode is a practical guide to using AI-powered development tools safely in clinical settings.We explore medical device regulation, GDPR, patient safety, and the common pitfalls those working in healthcare need to avoid, alongside real-world examples of low-risk, high-impact tools that can improve workflows today.Whether you're already building
- StandardSummaries onlyIs AI moving too fast to prove it’s safe? With Paul Wicks- Founder of Proofstack
Published Jun 15, 2026
What happens when the timescales of rigorous evidence are fundamentally incompatible with the speed of health technology? In this episode, we're joined by Paul Wicks-research neuropsychologist, former BMJ editorial board member, and independent evidence strategist- to explore one of health tech's most pressing unsolved problems. We discuss why the traditional publishing system is struggling to keep pace with AI, how companies are navigating and sometimes circumventing the evidence landscape, and
- StandardSummaries onlyBad Influence: The Rise of the Health Influencer. With Deb Cohen
Published Jun 2, 2026
Bad InfluenceIn this episode, Annabelle is joined by Deb Cohen, author of Bad Influence, to explore how social media has become a major source of health information and how it is reshaping the way medical ideas, diagnoses, and treatments are promoted and consumed. We discuss the rise of the health influencer, the booming online market for health and wellness products, and why persuasive storytelling often outperforms traditional medical evidence. From parasocial relationships to fear-based narratives, we unp
- StandardSummaries onlyInformed Consent in the Age of AI. With Anthony Searle- Barrister
Published May 12, 2026
In this episode, we explore what informed consent actually looks like when AI is involved in patient care. Annabelle is joined by Anthony Searle a barrister specialising in medical law, and together they unpack how UK consent law is created, how it applies to a world of clinical decision support, autonomous algorithms, AI scribes, and black-box models. They discuss when AI may change the risk profile of care, whether patients need to be told when AI is being used, and the practical challenge of
- StandardSummaries onlyCybersecurity as a Clinical Risk. With Florence Hudson- Columbia University
Published Apr 13, 2026
Cybersecurity in healthcare is not just an IT concern—it’s a clinical risk. As systems, data, and devices become increasingly connected, vulnerabilities can directly impact patient safety, from disrupted hospital operations to compromised data and malfunctioning medical devices. In this episode, Florence shares insights from her unique background across aerospace, cybersecurity, and healthcare, and introduces TIPPSS—Trust, Identity, Privacy, Protection, Safety and Security—a practical framework
- StandardSummaries onlyHow can we fix the NHS-Healthtech relationship? With Liam Cahill
Published Mar 25, 2026
What does it really take for the NHS to become a better partner for healthtech? In this episode, Annabelle is joined by Liam, to unpack why so many innovations struggle to move from pilot to practice. Drawing on insights from his recent workshop with the NHS Innovation Accelerator.Full NIA report can be accessed here
- StandardSummaries onlyInnovative Evidence: From Lab to Wrist with Loss-of-Pulse Detection. With Dr Jake Sunshine- Research Scientist at Google
Published Mar 17, 2026
Innovative EvidenceAnnabelle speaks with physician-scientist and Google research lead Dr. Jake Sunshine about bringing loss-of-pulse detection from research concept to a regulated feature on consumer wearables. Jake shares the journey from early laboratory experiments to real-world deployment, and how his team designed an evidence strategy where no clear playbook existed—combining simulation, opportunistic clinical validation, and early regulatory engagement. It’s a powerful reminder that innovative technologies o
- StandardSummaries onlyAI-induced psychosis- With Dr Josh Au Yeung
Published Mar 11, 2026
In this episode, we explore the emerging phenomenon of AI-induced psychosis and the hidden risks of conversational AI. Dr Josh Au Yeung joins Annabelle to discuss how large language models — designed to engage and please — can unintentionally reinforce harmful beliefs, especially for vulnerable users. We dive into the technical reasons behind this, the societal implications, and the importance of monitoring, education, and safeguards to keep users safe.
- StandardSummaries onlyYoutube & Health: Safeguarding Medical Truth in an Algorithmic Age. With Dr Vishaal Virani.
Published Feb 25, 2026
YouTube is now one of the most influential sources of health information in the UK.In this RSM Podcast episode, Annabelle speaks with Vishaal Virani, a clinician leading YouTube’s UK health strategy, about how the platform approaches medical accuracy, tackles misinformation, and elevates trusted sources like the NHS.We explore how algorithms shape visibility, Youtube's “health shelves” and what they mean for credibility, and what healthcare can learn from digital creators about clarity and commu
- StandardSummaries onlyAutonomous AI- Part 2: Liability. With Majid Hassan
Published Feb 3, 2026
As AI in healthcare becomes more autonomous, the question of who is legally responsible when it makes mistakes becomes urgent. In this episode, Annabelle speaks with Majid Hassan to explore the liability gap in the UK and the practical steps organizations and developers can take to protect themselves.Topics covered include:The difference between clinical negligence and product liability Why fully autonomous AI complicates accountability, especially when clinicians are taken out of the decision l
- StandardSummaries onlyAutonomous AI- Part 1: Risk & Regulation. With Dr Hugh Harvey
Published Jan 21, 2026
Autonomous AI is often described as a red line in healthcare — something that should only ever assist clinicians, never act independently. But is that really where we are today?This is the first episode in a series examining autonomous AI. Annabelle is joined by regulatory expert Dr Hugh Harvey to explore the foundations of autonomous AI in healthcare. Together, they unpack what autonomy actually means, where it already exists in clinical practice, and why current regulatory frameworks struggle
- StandardSummaries onlyMind the Clinical Safety Gap. With Dr Adrian Stavert-Dobson and Dr Youssof Oskrochi
Published Jan 14, 2026
In this episode, we explore a startling reality: many NHS digital tools lack the mandatory clinical safety assurance required by law. Hosts Annabelle and guests Adrian and Youssof unpack this origins of clinical safety standards, why compliance has been so patchy, the myths and challenges around clinical safety, and what needs to change to protect patients as technology — and AI — scale across the NHS. They discuss how the clinical safety gap can be closed through visibility, accountability, pro
- StandardSummaries onlyDigital Twins. With Prof Peter Coveney and Roger Highfield OBE- Authors of 'Virtual You'
Published Dec 8, 2025
Digital twins in healthcare are catalysing one of the most profound shifts in how we understand, predict and manage human health. In this conversation with Roger Highfield OBE and Prof Peter Coveney, co-authors of Virtual You, we explored the trajectory of digital twins, their technological foundations, and the hurdles that still stand between today’s partial implementations and tomorrow’s fully fledged virtual humans.
- StandardSummaries onlyHow Tech-Enabled Providers are changing healthcare
Published Jul 27, 2025
In this episode Mark Jenkins, co-founder or Tech-Enabled Care providers Oviva and Paloma Health, discusses:- What Tech-Enabled providers are and how the differ from conventional care services- Why some providers are succeeding whilst others have failed - How you measure and ensure quality of new providers - How commissioning needs to change to capture the best value for patients
- StandardSummaries onlyAI Agents in Healthcare. With Keith Grimes- Digital Health Doctor & Founder at Curistica
Published May 12, 2025
AI agents in healthcare—promise or peril?In this episode of the RSM Digital Health Podcast, Annabelle Painter speaks with Dr. Keith Grimes about the rise of agentic AI—systems that can reason, plan, and act autonomously. The conversation explores early healthcare use cases and potential future applicaitons, clinical and safety risks, regulatory challenges, and how to get started experimenting with agentic AI. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.
- StandardSummaries onlyAngel investing in Healthtech. With Pam Garside- Chair of Cambridge Angels
Published Mar 18, 2025
This episode features a conversation with Pam Garside -chair of Cambridge Angels - a network of UK business angels Discussion topics include:- How to approach and impress angel investors - How to become an angel investor- Pam’s top tips and lessons learned from her angel investing experience- Healthtech market insights and trends
- StandardSummaries onlyTech-enabled system change in General Practice. With Dr Minal Bakhai- National Director for Primary Care and Community Transformation and Improvement at NHS England
Published Feb 4, 2025
This episode features a conversation with Dr Minal Bakhai - National Director for Primary Care and Community Transformation and Improvement at NHS England. She discusses how technology is enabling system change in General Practice through the Modern General Practice model. Drawing on her experience of product development, user research and design from working with the digital health industry she shares how she is using an evidence based test-and-learn approach to developing new ways of working i
- StandardSummaries onlyLiability & Healthcare AI. With Majid Hassan- Partner at Capsticks LLP
Published Jan 7, 2025
Who will be held to account legally for harm caused by AI use in Healthcare? This episode delves into this knotty question with Majid Hassan- a solicitor and parter at Capsticks LLP specialising in Healthcare litigation. The conversation covers: - Key legal concepts such as negligence and and product liability - How the litigation process would take place practically - Why you could be more at risk from NOT using AI than using it
- StandardSummaries onlyThe future of regulatory approvals for AI medical devices in the UK (and EU). With James Dewar- Co-founder of Scarlet
Published Dec 3, 2024
In this episode focusses on the future of regulatory approvals for AI software medical devices in the UK (and EU). Featuring guest James Dewar- Co-founder of Scarlet a EU Notified body and UK approved body that specialises in certifying software medical devices. Key discussion topics: The current regulatory position of the UK post-Brexit and the opportunities that this could present The practical impact of the EU AI act for medical device manufacturers within the EU. What makes regulatory submis
- StandardSummaries onlyAI in Ophthalmology. With Prof Pearse Keane- Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields and Professor of Artificial Medical Intelligence at University College London
Published Nov 11, 2024
In this episode Prof Pearse Keane- Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields and Professor of Artificial Medical Intelligence at University College London discusses AI in Ophthalmology. Conversation topics include: The story of the Moorfields- Google Deep Mind collaboration and the use of AI to detect retinal diseases The birth of 'oculomics' as a field: Using the eye as a window to the rest of the body The practical challenges of moving from code to clinic when it comes to Healthcare AI The pote
- StandardSummaries onlyScaling AI in the NHS: Lessons from the stroke AI rollout. With Darrien Bold- NHS England & Dr George Harston- CMIO, Brainomix
Published Oct 27, 2024
In this LIVE recording of the RSM Digital health podcast from the HETT conference guests Darrien Bold and Dr George Harston discuss the key enablers that supported AI for stroke to be deployed in 100% of NHS stroke units in England Discussion topics include: The power of top down focus on specific areas of unmet need Efficiencies gained from centralising due diligence and governance processes Resourcing focussed on dedicated central teams, financing local procurement and enabling evaluation Peer
- StandardSummaries onlyMedLM: Google's medical foundation models. With Dr Dillon Obika- Senior Clinical Specialist at Google
Published Oct 14, 2024
This episode features a conversation with Dr Dillon Obika- Senior Clinical Specialist at Google about MedLM: Google's family of medical foundation models. Conversation topics include: - Why and how Google have been developing medical foundation models - How MedLM is currently being used in clinical practice - The challenge of evaluating model performance for clinical tasks - How Google are tackling clinical safety risks arising from hallucinations, omissions and bias
- StandardSummaries onlyAI Implementation Insights from the Health Foundation. With Malte Gerhold- Director of Innovation and Improvement
Published Sep 23, 2024
This episode features a conversation with Malte Gerhold- Director of Innovation and Improvement at the Health foundation. It discusses Implementation Insights from the research and policy undertaken by the Health Foundation on Health technology and AI. Discussion areas include: - Why we need to focus on funding change rather than the technology - The public discussions that are needed about trade-offs patients are willing to make when it comes to AI - Why we need a problem driven approach health
- StandardSummaries onlyAI in Radiology. With Dr Kath Halliday- President of the Royal College of Radiologists
Published Sep 2, 2024
In this episode Dr Kath Halliday- President of the Royal College of Radiologists discusses how AI is impacting radiology. Discussion points include: - The AI technologies that are being used in NHS radiology derpatments - Challenges faced with deploying AI in the NHS - How AI is likely to change the nature of radiologists' work - The use of autonomous AI in radiology Links from the Royal College of Radiologists: - AI Registry - AI education course - AI Code of Conduct
- StandardSummaries onlyExplaining Explainable AI (Dev & Doc Special). With Dr Josh Au Yeung and Zeljko Kraljevic- Hosts of the Dev & Doc Podcast
Published Aug 15, 2024
This special edition of the RSM digital health podcast is a joint episode with the hosts of the Dev & Doc podcast focussed on Explainable AI in healthcare. Key discussion topics: - The confusion around what explainable AI is - The question of whether it is really necessary in healthcare - Exploring different explainability techniques - The future of explainability and what’s needed to get there If you like this episode then I'd love to hear your comments and and do check out the Dev & Doc podcas
- StandardSummaries onlyValidating Digital Health Technologies. With Professor David Lowe- Clinical Director for Innovation at the Digital Health Validation Lab, University of Glasgow
Published Jul 29, 2024
This episode features a conversation with Professor David Lowe- Clinical Director for Innovation at the Digital Health Validation Lab, University of Glasgow and A&E consultant. Key conversation topics: - The story of the Digital Health Validation lab - What validation of Digital Health Technologies means in practice and how it varies depending on the maturity of the technology - Evaluation challenges and what could be done to overcome them from a policy and governance perspective - Hints and tip
- StandardSummaries onlyRegulation: Tips from ex-MHRA & FDA regulators. With Johan Ordish ex-MHRA and Brendan O'Leary ex-FDA
Published Jul 14, 2024
This episode explores software as a medical device regulation on both sides of the Atlantic. It features two incredible guests, Johan (ex-MHRA) and Brendan (ex-FDA) who share their unique perspectives from their respective experience at regulatory agencies. Discussion points include: The key differences between the EU, UK and US approaches to regulation - How these differences impact market entry strategy - Approaches to regulating AI including the EU AI Act and what it means for AI medical devi
- StandardSummaries only111 & Digitising the NHS front door. With Dr James Ray- National Clinical Advisor for Urgent and Emergency care at NHS England
Published Jul 1, 2024
On this episode Dr James Ray National clinical advisor for urgent and emergency care at NHS England shares how digital technologies are being introduced to improve care delivery in 111 and the challenges faced and lessons learned along the way He also shared his vision for how a single digital front door could help to simplify and standardise triage and provide a potential solution to the NHS navigation problem.
- StandardSummaries onlyAI & the Limits of Clinician Vigilance. With Prof Julia Adler-Milstein- Professor at University of California
Published Jun 17, 2024
This episode focusses on AI & the Limits of Clinician Vigilance and features of conversation with Prof Julia Adler-Mistein, Professor at the University of California. Conversation topics include Lessons form the aviation and automobile industry Should AI be checking clinicians work rather than the other way around? Potential solutions to improve clinicial vigilance ability The importance of considering behaviour science and systems design thinking Is there an ethical risk of demanding superhuman
- StandardSummaries onlyHealthtech market trends and trajectory. With Dr Molly Gilmartin- Health Tech Investor at AlbionVC
Published May 20, 2024
This episode features a conversation with Dr Molly Gilmartin- Health Tech investor at AlbionVC about healthtech market trends and trajectories. Discussion topics include: - Recent healthtech market investment trends - Predicted trends in the next few years - How to approach market entry - Breaking down key buzzwords and phrases from product market fit to TAM, SAM, SOM, CAC and CTLV - Challenges associated with business cases in healthcare and how these vary across regions
- StandardSummaries onlyInvestment in Healthcare. With Dr John Lee Allen – Managing Partner at RYSE Asset Management
Published May 6, 2024
This episode features a conversation about Investment in Healthcare with Dr John Lee Allen who is Managing Partner at RYSE Asset Management. John has a background as a physician scientist, entrepreneur, and investor and his ability to bridge the gap between academia and industry has made him an influential figure in the fields of science, technology, and investment. John sits on company boards, is an NHS Board Governor, Grant Assessor at Innovate UK, Expert-In-Residence at Imperial College Londo
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Ethical Implications of Digital Transformation. With Jess Morley- Health Data Academic at Yale Digital Ethics Centre
Published Apr 22, 2024
This episode features a conversation with Jess Morley- Health Data Academic at Yale Digital Ethics Centre, discussing ethical implications of digital health transformation. Jess shares a framework for thinking about some key areas where technology is likely to impact on healthcare and some difficult questions we are going to need to face as a healthcare system. Conversation topics include questions about trust, accountability, equity and the changing doctor patient relationship.
- StandardSummaries onlyBias in Healthcare AI. With Dr Xiao Liu- Senior Clinician Scientist in AI & Digital Health, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Published Apr 8, 2024
This episode features a conversation about bias in healthcare AI models with Dr Xiao Liu- Senior Clinician Scientist in AI & Digital Health, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Discussion topics include: How does AI bias arise? How can we tell whether AI algorithms are biased? Who should be held accountable for bias in AI systems? Is AI the solution for AI bias? Papers referenced during the discussion: Ethical Machine Learning in Healthcare: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3439
- StandardSummaries onlyPost-market Surveillance of AI medical devices. With Dr Dan Mullarkey- Medical Director at Skin Analytics
Published Mar 19, 2024
This episodes discusses the pragmatic realities of conducting post-market surveillance for AI medical devices. It features a conversation with Dr Dan Mullarkey, Medical Director at Skin Analytics, a company specialising in AI for skin cancer detection. In our conversation you’ll hear Dan explain how Skin Analytics have tackled some difficult questions such as: How do you decide the appropriate sensitivity levels of an AI device? How you can ensure you’re given access to the ongoing outcome data
- StandardSummaries onlyClinical Copilots. With Dr Dom Pimenta- CEO of Tortus
Published Feb 26, 2024
This episode features a conversation focussed on copilots to assist clinicians with Dr Dom Pimenta who is a cardiologist and CEO of Tortus the creators of OSLER, an AI agent for clinicians Conversation topics include: Clinical liability for AI-augmented decision making How can we protect clinicians from the impact of AI misdirection and automation bias The practical realities of clinically evaluating LLM tools The surprising use of clinical communication skills in LLM prompt engineering
- StandardSummaries onlyWhat's holding back AI in healthcare? With Dr Chris Kelly- Clinical Research Scientist at Google
Published Feb 11, 2024
In this episode Dr Chris Kelly- Clinical Research Scientist at Google discusses key barriers to the widespread adoption of AI in healthcare. In 2019 Chris wrote an article titled ‘Key challenges for delivering clinical impact with artificial intelligence’ and the episode covers how Chris might approach this article if he was writing it again 5 years on. Chris breaks down the barriers into 6 buckets: - People factors & change management - Machine learning and technical factors - Safety and monito
- StandardSummaries onlyIntellectual property for Healthtech & AI. With Stephen Carter- Patent Attorney and IP consultant
Published Jan 29, 2024
In this episode Stephen Carter delivers a masterclass in all things IP for Healthtech and AI This includes How to decide whether to apply for a patent Why you need to be wary of copyright when using open-source code The myth that you cannot patent AI products. Key pitfalls that companies and organisations of all sizes fall into when thinking about IP
- StandardSummaries onlyBuilding an AI-ready NHS. With Haris Shuaib- Head of Clinical Scientific Computing at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Published Jan 16, 2024
In this episode Haris Shuaib- Head of Clinical Scientific Computing at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust shares his vision of what is needed to build an AI-ready NHS. Haris shares the story of how he created the first-ever NHS specialist medical AI team and discusses the unique value that individuals with a dual skillset of clinical and technical expertise bring to the NHS, allowing it to become: - an intelligent AI customer - a learning healthcare system - a developer of in-house algor
- StandardSummaries onlyPitching healthtech to the NHS. With Sara Nelson- DigitalHealth.London Programme Director
Published Dec 18, 2023
This episode features a conversation with Sara Nelson- Programme Director at DigitalHealth.London focussing on how to pitch healthtech to the NHS. Sara shares pitching tips based on her experience working within a NHS healthtech accelerator and as deputy CNIO at NHSX Topics include: - Navigating the NHS procurement landscape - Identifying budget holders- why the CEO may not be the best person to pitch to - Why being too flexible can put buyers off - The power of effective follow up - The risk of
- StandardSummaries only7 years since the Wachter Review: Progress, potential and ongoing challenges for NHS digital transformation. With Dr Bob Wachter
Published Dec 4, 2023
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Bob Wachter, a prominent physician and academic known for his significant contributions to the field of healthcare and technology. Dr Wachter has authored several influential books including the brilliant "The Digital Doctor: Hope, Hype, and Harm at the Dawn of Medicine's Computer Age" (2015) In 2016, Dr. Robert Wachter was commissioned by the UK government to deliver Wachter Review aimed to assess the state of health information technology (IT) in t
- StandardSummaries onlyNICE: Appraising digital health technologies. With Jeanette Kusel- Director for Scientific Advice at NICE
Published Nov 20, 2023
This episode features a conversation with Jeanette Kusel- Director for Scientific advice at NICE the national institute of health and care excellence, and addresses the role that NICE has to play with regards to digital health technologies Discussion topics include: The difference between the evaluation required for regulatory approval (CE/UKCA marking) and NICE approval Innovative new approaches to assessing healthtech innovations including: The NICE META tool Early value assessments The AI and
- StandardSummaries onlyAI, AlphaFold & drug discovery. With Max Jaderberg, Director of Machine Learning at Isomorphic Labs- A Google DeepMind sister company
Published Nov 6, 2023
Max Jaderberg, Director of Machine learning at Isomorphic labs, shares the Isomorphic approach to drug discovery in one of their first interviews as they emerge from shadow mode. In 2020 Google DeepMind made history when they took on the grand challenge of biology- the protein folding problem- with their algorithm AlphaFold2. Their success prompted the creation of a sister company, Isomorphic Labs. Our conversation topics include: - The concept of “Digital Biology”- How AI can be used model the
- StandardSummaries onlyAI education & workforce transformation. With Dr Hatim Abdulhussein- National Clinical Lead for AI and Digital Workforce at NHS England
Published Oct 23, 2023
This episode focuses on the topic of AI education and workforce transformation with Dr Hatim Abdulhussein, National Clinical Lead for AI and Digital Workforce at NHS England Key discussion topics include: - The NHS England strategy for AI education for the healthcare workforce - 5 healthcare workforce AI archetypes: Shapers, Drivers, Creators, Embedders and Users - The role of workforce transformation from AI MDT teams to the professionalisation of the digital and data professionals and the crea
- StandardSummaries onlyLLMs/foundation models in healthcare. With Dr Eric Topol
Published Oct 9, 2023
This episode features a conversation with Eric Topol, a renowned cardiologist scientist, and author. He is the founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute where he is a professor of Molecular Medicine . He is editor-in-chief of Medscape and He has published three bestselling books including the highly influential Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again . In 2019 he led the Topol review a report focussed on planning for the NHS future wo
- StandardSummaries onlyPersonal Health Records- With Mohammad AI-Ubaydli- CEO and Founder of Patients Know Best
Published Sep 25, 2023
This episode features a discussion with Mohammad AI-Ubaydli- CEO and Founder of Patients Know Best on personal health records. Key discussion points include - Do patients really know best? - How personal health records are driving clinicians to rethink the way they write their clinical notes - Changes that are needed within clinical training to better prepare the workforce for treating patients using personal health records
- StandardSummaries onlyAI confidence by design, from regulation to explanation. With Dr Mike Nix- Lead AI Clinical Scientist at Leeds NHS trust
Published Sep 11, 2023
This episode focusses on the topic of confidence in healthcare AI technologies. My guest is Dr Mike Nix, Lead AI Clinical Scientist at Leeds NHS trust. Discussion topics include: How AI errors and human errors are fundamentally different, and why that’s so important in the context of healthcare AI The concept of explainable AI and its potential limitations in the context of human cognitive biases and decision making The role of regulation in supporting AI confidence Link to reports on Healthcare
- StandardSummaries onlyEvaluating digital health solutions. With Dr Saira Ghafur- Co-founder of Prova Health
Published Aug 28, 2023
This episode centres on the evaluation of digital health solutions. It features a conversation with Dr Saira Ghafur, Consultant in Respiratory medicine and co-founder of Prova Health. Discussion topics include - The different types of evidence required at different stages of product development - The use of innovative approaches such as simulation to produce evidence for digital health technologies - The importance of linking evidence and reimbursement and different international approaches that
- StandardSummaries onlyPowering PIFU- how technology is reshaping patient pathways. With Tom Whicher- CEO of DrDoctor
Published Aug 14, 2023
This episode focusses on PIFU (patient initiated follow up) and how technology is helping to reimagine outpatient care pathways. It features a conversation with Tom Whicher, CEO and co-founder of DrDoctor Discussion topics include: - How technology enabled patient initiated follow up pathways are helping patients, clinicians and the healthcare system - How data from appointment bookings is enabling a personalised approach to patient appointment booking and outpatient care - How PIFU technology c
- StandardSummaries onlyAI experiments in health and social care - A review of the NHS AI lab Skunkworks programme with Giuseppe Sollazzo- ex-AI lab CTO
Published Jul 31, 2023
In this episode Giuseppe Sollazzo shares his insights from the NHS AI lab skunkworks programme - an initiative to find new ways to use AI for driving forward the early adoption of technology in the NHS. Discussion topics include: - The value of an open-source approach to AI development in the public sector - The importance of being transparent about both successes and failures - The role of MDT AI teams in the NHS and upskilling the workforce in relation to AI More information about the skunkwor
- StandardSummaries onlyHow femtech is filling the gender data gap. With Dr Saddif Ahmed- Director at Flo Health
Published Jul 17, 2023
This episode features a conversation with Dr Saddif Ahmed- Director of Clinical Safety and Accuracy at Flo Health, uncovering how femtech products are providing novel insights into women's health. Discussion topics include: - How period tracking apps are leading to earlier diagnosis of women's health disorders - How femtech data is challenging conventional medical wisdom and offering novel insights into how sleep, mood and exercise vary of their menstrual cycle - The potential for future researc
- StandardSummaries onlyHow should we regulate medical AI in the UK? With Professor Stephen Gilbert- Medical Device Regulatory Science expert
Published Jul 3, 2023
In this episode, we delve into the realm of AI regulation and its impact on the future of medical AI innovation in UK. Joining me is the esteemed Professor Stephen Gilbert, a medical device regulatory science academic. During our discussion, we explore: The necessity for innovative regulatory approaches in the AI domain The diverging paths of EU and US regulatory strategies Challenges posed by the EU MDR approach and its horizontal regulatory system Pioneering approaches to regulation, emphasisi
- StandardSummaries onlyHealthtech careers for clinicians with Dr Azeem Alam- Co-founder of BiteMedicine
Published Jun 19, 2023
This episode features a conversation with Dr Azeem Alam, member of the RSM Digital Health Council and co-founder of Bitemedicine, the creators of Bitelabs, a healthtech and innovation fellowship for clinicians Discussion points include: - The bitelabs fellowship - Ways clinicians can gain experience in digital health - How you can combine tech experience with clinical training - Roles for clinicians within healthtech companies Resources/opportunities discussed during the podcast: Bitelabs: @Bite
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Accurx approach to solving healthcare communication with Dr Satya Raghuvanshi- VP at accurx
Published Jun 5, 2023
This episode features a conversation with Dr Satya Raghuvanshi- VP at Accurx exploring the development of healthtech communication tools in the NHS. Discussion points include - How Accurx is solving entrenched communication problems in primary & secondary care - Accurx’s approach to product development and market entry that have contributed to its success - How Accurx is now tackling elective recovery