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The Future of Healthcare & How We Get There

Global Medical Device Podcast · 8 Dec 2022 · 48m · Episode 293

What this episode covers

Daniel Kraft, a physician-scientist and founder of Exponential Medicine and NextMed.Health, discusses the transition from reactive 'sick care' to proactive, continuous healthcare driven by digital health integration. He advocates for connecting disparate medical devices, wearables, and data sources to create holistic patient views, enabling personalized interventions and better clinical outcomes. Kraft highlights the importance of cross-industry collaboration, citing examples like using video game mechanics for mental health and 3D-printed personalized pills, while urging clinicians and developers to adopt new technologies and share data to accelerate innovation.

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Companies
Greenlight Guru, Singularity University, Stanford Biodesign, NextMed.Health, X Prize, Grail, Live Corps, StuffThatWorks.health, Continuum Health Ventures, Deep Well, Achille Health
Products
Exponential Medicine, Marrow Minor, Digital.Health, Butterfly, Headspace, All of Us

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