HLTH: From Digital Health to 'Self-Driving' Care: Insights with Dr. Daniel Kraft
Healthcare innovation is accelerating, but implementation and cultural shifts remain key challenges.
In this episode, Lucien Engelen, CEO of TransformHealth interviews Daniel Kraft, founder of NextMed Health and Digital.Health, to discuss the evolution of digital health from 2011 to the present, highlighting the rapid advancement of technology while emphasizing the slow pace of integration into existing healthcare systems. Daniel explores the differences between European and US healthcare models, focusing on incentives, data integration, and patient engagement. He also delves into the potential of AI, emphasizing its ability to upskill individuals and personalize healthcare delivery, moving from personalized medicine to personalized health. Daniel touches upon the need for a cultural change in clinical practices, such as reducing reliance on free-text fields in medical records, and the importance of integrating technology thoughtfully to prevent clinician burnout. Finally, he previews the upcoming NextMed Health conference and expresses optimism about the future of healthcare, including the potential of rejuvenative medicine.
Tune in and learn how to navigate the evolving landscape of digital health and contribute to a future of proactive, personalized care!
About Daniel Kraft:
Dr. Daniel Kraft is a Stanford and Harvard-trained physician-scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice, biomedical research, and healthcare innovation. He holds a BA in Biochemistry from Brown University and an MD from Stanford University School of Medicine, followed by a Harvard residency and fellowships at Stanford in hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplantation. As faculty chair for Medicine at Singularity University, Dr. Kraft founded NextMed Health, a leading program exploring emerging technologies in biomedicine. He is also a managing partner at Continuum Health Ventures and serves on the boards of Digital.Health and Healthy.io. An expert in stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, and digital health, he holds multiple patents and has published in top journals like Nature and Science. A passionate innovator, Dr. Kraft is also an avid pilot, former flight surgeon, and NASA research contributor. He is a member of the Aspen Institute Health Innovators Fellowship.
Things You’ll Learn:
AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by upskilling individuals and enabling personalized care.
Clinicians need to be involved in the design and implementation of new technologies to ensure usability and avoid burnout.
The "self-driving health" concept envisions a future where healthcare is personalized, proactive, and integrated.
Moving from quantified self to quantified health requires integrating data from various sources into actionable insights.
The future of healthcare will likely involve a combination of human clinicians and advanced technologies like robotics. This integration can improve efficiency and address the growing shortage of healthcare professionals.
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