Revolutionizing Healthcare: Dr. Adam Abs on Digital Health Innovations
Episode Overview
Dr. Adam Abs discusses the need for clinical advice in product development, emphasizing the role of NHS clinicians in shaping digital health solutions. The episode presents insights into the potential cost savings and health benefits of improving detection and management for high cardiovascular risk conditions. Dr. Abs emphasizes the importance of diagnostic tests as the beginning of healthcare pathways and highlights the significance of preventive medicine. The conversation explores the transformative potential of digital health innovation in preventing chronic conditions and driving positive health outcomes. The episode offers valuable perspectives on integrating digital technology in healthcare and its impact on the cost-effectiveness of healthcare services.
The diagnostic test is the beginning of the pathway. So, a test has to be part of it, like those derogating tests for each one of those pathways, whether it's the lipid panel, whether it's HbA1c, whether it's, you know, creatinine and so forth.
What if technology could make healthcare more accessible and efficient? In this engaging episode of 'The HealthTech Hour', host Steve Roest, CEO and Founder of PocDoc, sits down with Dr. Adam Abs, the Chief Medical Officer at Hurdle Bio. Dr. Abs shares his journey from a traditional GP to a leader in digital health, offering a fascinating look at how technology is reshaping the medical field.
They discuss the significant role of clinical advice in developing new health products and the importance of involving NHS clinicians throughout the process. The conversation also touches on the potential cost savings and health benefits of using digital tools to manage high cardiovascular risk conditions. This episode provides a compelling argument for integrating digital technology into healthcare to prevent chronic illnesses and improve patient outcomes.
Whether you're a healthcare professional or just curious about the future of medicine, this episode offers valuable insights into the transformative power of digital health.