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Imagine driving 2-4 hours for a 15-minute doctor appointment. That's reality for many patients with Long Covid, POTS, or dysautonomia, where there's a shortage of specialists. This is especially true in the midwest, where across 5 states with 42 million people, there are only seven cities with a POTS specialist. Today, we’re launching Empirical Health in five midwestern states—Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Minnesota—broadening access to POTS testing and treatment for 47 million people. Healthcare today often feels antiquated and frankly, backwards. We don’t think it has to be that way -- we're combining the best of modern technology (health sensors, AI) with evidence-based science to build our version of the future of primary care. If you or somebody you love needs medical care, give us a try! https://lnkd.in/d3r9p3Uu

"Healthcare today often feels antiquated and frankly, backwards. We don’t think it has to be that way — it’s absolutely possible to use the best of modern technology (health sensors, AI), grounded in evidence-based science, to deliver great care to you." #primarycare #healthcare #healthawareness #healthandwellness #applewatch #disintermediation

Minute in Medtech:  A perspective from an aspiring Biomedical Engineer, Competitive Cyclist, CHD Warrior, and typical(?) Teen… In the last two editions of #minuteinmedtech, I discussed cardiovascular devices created by Boston Scientific. Today we are looking at a mobility device, a very technologically advanced wheelchair. Here are some of the most notable features I noticed. The Scewo BRO wheelchair is unique in every way, and this starts with its wheel system. Even though there are only two parallel wheels on the device, the wheelchair can gyroscopically stabilize itself. This makes the wheelchair much more versatile, being able to travel on rougher terrain with ease and comfort for the user. Another feature of the Scewo BRO wheelchair is its ability to raise the user to a standing height or even higher. The device has motors that can lift the user from the device. This can be useful for people who need to reach a higher shelf at a grocery store or anywhere else. The extra height boost enables the user to have fewer limitations in their day-to-day life. The last feature that stood out to me was Scewo BRO’s ability to climb upstairs. Of course, this is going to be extremely beneficial for patients who are unable to walk. With this new technology, patients will have a wider range of motion, being able to travel with fewer limitations. We can see a common theme with these innovations. Being unable to walk should not completely immobilize someone, and expanding mobility using technology is the best way to improve patients' lives. Thanks for reading! If you are interested in more of what Scewo is doing, check them out using this link: https://www.scewo.com/en/ Follow me at #MinuteinMedtech for more innovative and interesting medical devices. To note, this is my opinion and I am not being compensated for this post.

Robots Pave the Way for Healthcare Innovation! 🤖💉 Robotic penguins are making waves in healthcare, revolutionizing patient care and bed management. These robots, designed by the Academy of Robotics, are helping hospitals navigate the challenges of overburdened staff and bed-blocking issues. They autonomously transport medications from the pharmacy to wards, reducing patient wait times and freeing up hospital beds more efficiently. Here are the key takeaways: ✅ Improved Efficiency: Robotic penguins streamline critical processes, enhancing patient care and easing the burden on healthcare providers. ✅ Human-Robot Collaboration: These robots work alongside healthcare staff, allowing professionals to focus on complex tasks. ✅ Scalability: The technology's versatility opens doors to address various healthcare challenges. ✅ Government Support: The Health Secretary's endorsement of AI and robotics in healthcare highlights a commitment to innovation. ✅ Fun and Engaging: Penguin-shaped robots add an element of enjoyment to healthcare technology. However, challenges such as cost, maintenance, data security, and ethical considerations must be carefully managed. Striking a balance between innovation and practicality will be key to successfully integrating robots into healthcare. #HealthcareInnovation #RoboticsInHealthcare #PatientCare"

With the rise of AI and predictive software in the healthcare industry, determining the need for medical care is changing. The idea of using algorithms to predict care for human beings can be unsettling. After all, patients are humans with unique needs and concerns. As we continue to embrace technology in healthcare, insurers must remember to prioritize the human element and ensure that patients receive the care they need and deserve. #HealthcareTechnology #PatientCare #HumanElement #patientsoverprofit https://lnkd.in/dz6gwuv7

It's so refreshing to listen to someone in healthcare talk not just about the number of hospitals they run or the surgeries do on average every day. In a wonderful conversation with Rohin Dharmakumar, Narayana Health's Viren Shetty repeatedly drives home the importance of user experience in healthcare. For instance, it's a given that people will have to wait long hours when they visit a hospital, hence the emphasis on making the waiting room more comfortable. But Shetty says Narayana wants to have fewer couches every quarter, which will in turn force the company to think hard about how to make sure people have their test or consultation at the allotted time. Do not miss this episode of First Principles! https://lnkd.in/dTb6aaC6

Congratulations to Co:Helm co-founders Abdel Mahmoud, MD and Zahid Mahmood, Dr Christopher Lovejoy and Sequoia Capital for this exciting solution to build better health care. Incredible co-founder stories. Co:Helm is an LLM-powered co-pilot for administration, handling all the work that comes before clinical decision-making. Where it might take a nurse several hours to track down, organize and summarize hundreds of pages of records they need, Co: Helm can do it in seconds, allowing clinicians to increase their output tenfold and focus on what matters most: helping patients. #advancedtechnologyinnovations #ai #innovations

War is brewing between payers and providers, with claim denials rising from 10.15% in 2020 to 11.99% by Q3 2023. Shockingly, Medicare patients are being denied coverage because of the payers' use of AI. It is Provider's turn now. RapidClaims is building Artillery for you. Check out rapidclaims.ai or DM me to learn more about how we can help you fight back against AI-powered robots driving denial rates higher. #healthcare #healthtech #AI #medicalbilling #denialsmanagement

We need federal regulations regarding physician incentives and comp to be updated to modern times and to accommodate current value based goals (which are largely dependent on successful primary care management). We need to make the primary care specialties (FM, IM, Ped) more attractive to make it worthwhile to endure 7, 8 or more years of medical education before going into practice. (While we are at it, we should include psychiatry in the mix.) I am not one of those who believe that primary care physicians will be replaced by AI/ChatGPT avatars. Thanks for sharing this article, Dr Schwartz.

If you are not familiar with the term "Medical Loss Ratio" (aka MLR), read this primer from Jared Strock : https://lnkd.in/gqqRg7V7 *I personally think the best way to improve MLR is through high touch, expert primary care, to prevent downstream higher costs such as emergency department visits and hospitalizations. I abhor any entity harnessing AI to creatively deny needed care.* #patientsfirst