Health Tech Central

Hannalore Taal, a digital professional from Estonia, discusses her journey from healthcare to digital health, Estonia's successful digital transformation, and the importance of user-centric design and agile methodologies in digital health initiatives. Together, we explore the role of digital identity in innovation, the need for digital skills and literacy, and the lessons learned from Estonia's ex...

Together with my Guest Kathrin Cresswell, we delve into the complexities of digital health and implementation science. We discuss the importance of evaluations versus assessments, the challenges of digital health maturity assessments, user behaviours and the common reasons for failure in digital health interventions. The conversation also highlights the critical role of policy in the success of di...

Jesús takes us through the challenges and opportunities in digital health technology adoption in Mexico, focusing on the cultural, financial, and systemic barriers that hinder progress. We both discuss the importance of democratizing healthcare access, the role of clinical decision support systems, and provide practical advice for policymakers and healthcare professionals to enhance technology int...

Mehdi and Tjaša explore the evolving landscape of digital health, discussing personal experiences, innovations, and the challenges faced in the adoption of digital therapeutics. They delve into the importance of patient engagement, the role of technology in preventive care, and the complexities of data governance within the European Health Data Space. Tjaša emphasizes the need for human interventi...

In this conversation, my guest Simranjit Singh, CEO of Guardant Health in Singapore, discusses his journey in revolutionizing cancer diagnostics through precision oncology and liquid biopsies. He highlights the importance of early detection in bending mortality curves and the challenges faced in navigating diverse regulatory landscapes across Asia. The impact of COVID-19 on the perception of diagn...

In this conversation, Mehdi Khaled and Bart De Witte explore the transformative role of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the need for ethical frameworks, open-source models, and the democratization of data. They discuss the challenges posed by proprietary systems and the financialization of medical knowledge, advocating for a collaborative approach to innovation that prioritizes patient care and incl...

From Singapore, Dr. Li Lian Liew shares her journey from clinical practice to healthcare management, emphasizing the importance of integrating clinical knowledge into system-level solutions. She discusses the challenges posed by an aging population and the burden of diseases, while highlighting the role of technology in enhancing healthcare delivery. Li Lian also delves into the advancements in ge...

In Health Tech Central's inaugural episode, Rachel Dunscombe, a prominent figure in digital health, shares her journey from the NHS to becoming a leader in health technology. She discusses the ambiguity surrounding career paths in digital health, the importance of creating structured frameworks for workforce planning, and the role of government in addressing skills gaps. Rachel emphasizes the need...