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Unlocking AI’s Potential in Healthcare | Peter Durlach | Episode 10

Unlocking AI’s Potential in Healthcare — with Peter Durlach

What does it take to move artificial intelligence from pilots to production in healthcare?

In this episode of ReAligned Healthcare, Peter Durlach, Chief Strategy Officer at Microsoft Health & Life Sciences, joins Dr. Yauheni Solad to unpack how AI is reshaping care delivery, operations, and research.

💡 Key Insights:

• Scaling AI requires more than technology — platforms, governance, and workflow integration are essential

• Ambient intelligence is reducing physician burnout and freeing time for patient care

• Agent-based approaches (like tumor board automation) show how AI can act as a “digital colleague”

• Incentive misalignment remains the biggest barrier to healthcare transformation

• True value comes from solving defined problems, not chasing pilots or hype

Peter reminds us: AI should be a co-pilot, not an autopilot — augmenting human expertise and enabling clinicians and leaders to focus on what matters most.

🎧 Join us to explore how healthcare can harness AI for real, measurable impact.

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Rethinking Healthcare from Within | Dr. Margaret Lozovatsky, | Episode 09

In this episode, Dr. Margaret Lozovatsky, VP of Digital Health Innovation at the American Medical Association, joins Dr. Yauheni Solad to explore the critical intersection of clinical care and technology. From ambient tech to value-based care, they dive into the real challenges (and opportunities) facing healthcare today.

 

Key topics: 

— Why clinician engagement is non-negotiable in innovation 

— The promise (and pitfalls) of AI in healthcare 

— How ambient technology can save more than just time 

— The evolution toward a personalized, precision EHR 

— Trust, ROI, and what actually drives adoption 

— The evolving role of physicians in administrative leadership 

— Why rethinking healthcare workflows is our only way forward

Building Value in Digital Health | Dr. Joshua Liu | Episode 08

In this episode of ReAligned Healthcare,  Dr Yauheni Owen Solad  is joined by Dr. Joshua Liu, CEO and co-founder of  SeamlessMD to explore what it really takes to build meaningful healthcare innovation that sticks.

They dive into: 
🔹 Why scarcity can drive better focus and outcomes in digital health startups
🔹 The risk of using AI to automate inefficient workflows without first redesigning them
🔹 How SeamlessMD supports patient journeys with clinically driven pathways—not just tech features
🔹 Practical uses of generative AI for patient education and translation
🔹 The realities of EHR integration and what it takes to earn trust from health systems
🔹 Why success in healthcare requires more than venture capital—it’s about alignment, relationships, and outcomes

 

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
02:01 Building SeamlessMD
05:12 Scarcity and Startup Focus
12:54 AI, Automation & Workflow Redesign
20:17 Patient Journey as GPS
28:58 What Clinical Collaboration Really Means
36:11 EHRs, Agents & Integration Strategy
47:26 The Future of Hybrid Patient Experiences
54:41 Fixing Misaligned Incentives

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Remote by Design: Scaling Care Globally with Telemedicine and Telerobotics | Yulun Wang PhD | Episode 07

In this episode, Dr. Yauheni Solad interviews Yulun Wang, a pioneering innovator who created the first FDA-cleared surgical robot and founded InTouch Health (acquired by Teladoc in 2020). Discover how Wang foresaw the potential of telemedicine decades before COVID-19 and learn about his current work on remote surgery technologies that could revolutionize global healthcare access.

Key Topics:

• The evolution of surgical robotics from the 1990s to present day
• How the first transatlantic telesurgery (the Lindbergh operation) was performed in 2001
• Overcoming technological limitations of early internet for healthcare applications
• Finding the right "beachhead" use cases for new healthcare technologies
• Navigating regulatory barriers and payment models for telemedicine
• The impact of COVID-19 on accelerating virtual care adoption
• The future of AI-assisted surgery and remote procedures
• Why market forces struggle to improve healthcare value

 

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and Yulun Wang's background in robotics
05:31 - Technological challenges of early telemedicine implementation
13:41 - Finding the right use cases and beachhead applications
21:07 - Navigating regulatory landscapes and payment models
29:06 - The impact of COVID-19 on telemedicine adoption
39:03 - The future of digital health post-pandemic adoption curve
48:50 - Innovations in surgical robotics and remote procedures
54:51 - Reforming healthcare through improved market forces

About Yulun Wang:

Yulun Wang is a pioneer in medical robotics and telemedicine. He founded Computer Motion in 1990, which developed the first FDA-cleared surgical robot, and later founded InTouch Health, a leader in telehealth solutions that was acquired by Teladoc in 2020. Currently, he is developing remote surgery technologies through his new venture, Sovato Health.

About ReAligned Healthcare:

The ReAligned Healthcare podcast explores innovations and ideas that can transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. Join host Dr. Yauheni Solad as he interviews healthcare leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are working to create a more effective, equitable healthcare system.

 

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Beyond Brick and Mortar: Reimagining Acute Care | Dr. Jared Conley | Episode 06

In this episode of ReAligned Healthcare, Dr. Yauheni Solad speaks with Dr. Jared Conley, emergency physician and leader of the Healthcare Transformation Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Conley shares insights from a decade of pioneering Hospital at Home care delivery and explains why this model represents one of healthcare's most promising innovations with evidence supporting better outcomes at lower costs.

Topics Discussed:

• The evolution of Hospital at Home programs and why they were initially developed
• How technology enables monitoring and care delivery outside traditional facilities
• The cultural and payment barriers slowing wider adoption
• Training requirements for clinicians transitioning to home-based acute care
• Patient outcomes including dramatically reduced SNF utilization post-discharge
• The importance of patient education in driving adoption
• Future directions for digitally-enabled home healthcare
• The role of primary care in acute home care models
• How to scale home care programs using technology and team-based approaches

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Predicting Patient Future: The Rise of Medical Event AI | Ricky Sahu | Episode 05

  In this episode of Realign Healthcare, we dive deep into the future of healthcare predictions with Ricky Sahu, founder of GenHealth AI. Unlike traditional AI models that process text, GenHealth's innovative approach focuses on medical events - creating a more precise and powerful tool for healthcare predictions.

  Trained on 140 million patient records, their medical event AI is revolutionizing how we think about patient care, from streamlining prior authorizations to predicting patient outcomes. Ricky shares how this technology is achieving unprecedented accuracy in healthcare predictions and its potential to transform everything from clinical trials to personalized treatment plans.

  The conversation explores the technical innovation behind medical event AI, its practical applications in healthcare, and the broader implications for the future of medicine. We also discuss the critical balance between innovation and responsible AI deployment in healthcare, addressing both the opportunities and challenges ahead.

 

Realign Healthcare Podcast Host: Dr. Yauheni Solad 

Guest: Ricky Sahu, Founder of GenHealth AI

 

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The Leadership Crisis in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Sachin Jain | Episode 04

In this Episode Dr. Sachin Jain, President and CEO of SCAN Group and Health Plan, shares critical insights on healthcare leadership, innovation, and transformation. With extensive experience in both clinical practice and healthcare management, Dr. Jain offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing our healthcare system.

In this episode, we explore:

• The critical distinction between title holders and true leaders in healthcare
• How AI and automation should enhance rather than replace human capabilities
• The importance of addressing normalized inefficiencies in healthcare delivery
• Why honest dialogue is essential for healthcare transformation
• The role of relationships in modern healthcare
• Missed opportunities in healthcare technology and policy
• The future of healthcare delivery models

Dr. Jain challenges conventional wisdom about healthcare innovation and leadership, advocating for a return to basics and emphasizing the importance of making current systems work effectively before pursuing complex solutions.

Duration: 51 minutes

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Reimagining Healthcare's Digital Future | Aneesh Chopra | Episode 03

In this episode of ReAligned Healthcare, we welcome Mr. Aneesh Chopra, the first Chief Technology Officer of the United States and current Chief Strategy Officer at Arcadia.

From his journey as Virginia's Secretary of Technology to leading national healthcare initiatives, Mr. Chopra discusses how public-private partnerships and open data standards can revolutionize patient care. Learn about the evolution of healthcare technology, the challenges of data interoperability, and his insights on AI's role in shaping healthcare's future

Key Topics:

• The journey to becoming the first US CTO
• Evolution of healthcare data standards and interoperability
• Value-based care and patient empowerment
• AI in healthcare: opportunities and risks
• Future of healthcare technology in 2030

 

Chapters/Timestamps:

 

02:05 - Professional Background and Current Work

06:05 - Journey to Becoming First US CTO

14:33 - Virginia's Technology Leadership Role

20:33 - Healthcare Data Standards Evolution

28:45 - Blue Button Initiative and Patient Access

35:20 - Value-Based Care Discussion

42:15 - Healthcare App Ecosystem

50:45 - Continuous Glucose Monitoring Case Study

55:30 - AI in Healthcare: Three Major Risks

01:00:15 - Future of Clinical Documentation

01:04:30 - Vision for Healthcare in 2030

 

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#HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareAI #InteroperabilityStandards #FHIR #HealthcarePolicy #PatientCare #HealthIT

 

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