Silver Moonshots

Really Interesting article from Mary Lou Jepsen on how we would be much better off to shift away from a siloed, proprietary development approach to #digitalhealth and #medical device #innovation (which often lead to slow and expensive results (if they see the light of day) to an open-source approach to #health and #healthcare deployment. But as she says “To make this vision a reality, we need to overcome our resistance to change. We need to let go of the notion that keeping our innovations under lock and key is the only way to protect their value. In the open-source world, value isn’t created by hoarding information, but by building upon shared knowledge to create something truly life-changing." In the spirit of this approach, I have listed a few ideas, that we might work on, in an “open-source” way that all interested #entrepreneurs or #intrapreneurs might work on! Thoughts and additional #ideas are very much appreciated. #Entrepreneurship #humancentereddesign #designthinking #leanstartup #ehealth #mhealth #virtualcare #medtech #healthtech #technology #medicaldevices #creativity #collaboration #jtbd https://lnkd.in/gk5SHjkS

Life sciences companies are no longer just testing the waters with #AI, they’re diving in. But beyond the buzzwords, the real question is: Where is AI having the deepest impact? From accelerating #drugdiscovery to transforming #precisionmedicine and streamlining #clinicaltrials, AI is not just about efficiency—it’s about fundamentally reshaping how we approach human health. But with such immense potential, there’s a challenge: Are we ready to harness AI fully, or are we only scratching the surface? In his latest piece, Bench International Technology Team (BITT) Advisory Board Member Jon Warner explores 5 key areas where AI’s potential is unfolding in #lifesciences, and why leaders believe these #innovations could reduce costs, improve patient outcomes, and redefine what's possible. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edQ_BFSq What do you think? Is AI the key to solving healthcare’s biggest challenges, or are there still obstacles we’ve yet to tackle? Let us know your thoughts below! #AIInnovation #LifeSciencesRevolution #DrugDiscovery #AIandHealth #Pharma #ExecutiveLeadership #Biotech #ExecutiveSearch #Biotechnology #Pharmaceuticals #MedTech #TechLeadership #DiversityinLeadership #BoardLeadership #HealthEquity #DiversityinLeadership #Leadership

Traditionally, #healthcare has focused on treating illness on an individual basis (with #chronicconditions often affecting many people significantly –in the US almost 50% of the population have at least one!). But #aging results from the combined effects of innumerable influences, from #genetics and behaviors to social connections and community resources. This suggests that we can get better results by taking a broad-based #populationhealth approach which means examining how these diverse factors interact across entire groups of people over time. For example, electronic health records provide longitudinal data on diagnoses, treatments, outcomes, and more for entire patient populations. Wearable devices and mobile apps continuously monitor behaviors, activities, sleep patterns, and other lifestyle metrics in real-world settings. Surveys gather information on #socialdeterminantsofhealth like income, education, housing, transport and access to services. By integrating these diverse #data sources, researchers gain a multidimensional view of how #health and #wellbeing evolve within specific populations as they age. This reveals which combinations of factors most powerfully drive outcomes like disease, #disability, and quality of life. It also pinpoints opportunities for targeted interventions addressing root causes rather than just symptoms of ill health. The point here (as my article at the link describes in detail) is that we now have an enormous amount of #innovation and #technology that can be deployed by #entrepreneurs and #intrapreneurs across the healthcare sector to finally start to make #wellness/ #healthyaging a reality- I’d love to hear thought about where we should best apply these efforts! #entrepreneurship #jtbd #telehealth #virtualcare #healthtech #ehealth #mhealth #medtech #digitalhealth #data #ai #care #longevity #sdoh #populationhealth #communityhealth #wellness #healthspan #consumerhealth  https://lnkd.in/gMrvv_Gj

#Digitalhealth technologies have tremendous potential to transform #health and #healthcare by improving patient experiences, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiencies. However, for this potential to be realized, it is critical that digital health solutions are appropriately matched to the unique needs, workflows, and priorities of both consumers (for the #wellness side of the equation) and patients (when they fall sick) and for the clinicians that serve both. Without considering the end-user experience of both groups, these solutions risk poor adoption, limited use, and failure to achieve desired impacts. My article at the link explores some of the key factors that must be addressed when developing digital health solutions of all kinds (including #wearables #dtx #telehealth #virtualcare #healthtech #ehealth and #medicaldevices) to ensure they are robust and work effectively for patients and providers. All healthcare-focused #entrepreneurs and #intrapreneurs should take careful note! Thoughts appreciated. #entrepreneurship #innovation #technology #ai #populationhealth #communityhealth #startups #consumerhealth  https://lnkd.in/gs73bx3C

⏳ Final Days to Register! ⏳ Our ECHAlliance Partner Programme at the Science Summit UNGA79 is just around the corner! Don’t miss the opportunity to join us on 24 September for dynamic discussions on Women’s Health, AI in healthcare, and global health transformation. Check out the full agenda and secure your place today! 🗓️ Event date: 24 September 🌍 Virtual attendance available Register now: https://lnkd.in/d7twhH25 BRIAN O'CONNOR Irene Aninye Ru-fong Joanne Cheng, MD, FACOG Nicole Althaus Aisha Brooks, DNP, MPH, RN, FADLN, FAAN Anuradha Gupta Rachel Sturke Magdalena Skipper Janine Austin Clayton Carolyn Harris Michele Barry Dr Eleanor Nwadinobi Bleddyn Rees Bernardo Mariano Junior Hani Eskandar Ain Aaviksoo Rachel Dunscombe Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, PhD Kate Newhouse, CMgr CCMI Henriette Van Eijl Dr. Jean Kaseya Eric Thrailkill Tobias Silberzahn #GlobalHealth #PartnerProgramme #WomenInHealth #AIInHealthcare #HealthInnovation #DigitalHealth #UNGA79

One of my favorite people to pay attention to on Linkedin is Eric Bricker, MD. This month his video presentation was on #Health & #healthcare Provider-side #Valuebasedcare and what are the "moving parts” that need to be managed well. As a context for this, he used a framework presented by another favorite Physician/CEO/Author -Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA who created 7 of the 8 categories to manage that I have simplified on the chart below. In many ways, this is super simple, but profound at the same time, as if we don’t manage each of these parts of the ’formula’ we will not manage the risks, AND not realize the intended benefits! The 8th category on my chart below is an added one from me. I personally think that we must closely monitor all of the #data and create actionable #dataanalytics for every part of the care process (and the gaps we see!). This allows every provider to closely monitor all the prior 7 categories and make adjustments. Deploying value-based-care well is a huge opportunity for all #entrepreneurs / #intrapreneurs and following this model is a great start! Thoughts appreciated. #Care #Entrepreneurship #innovation #technology #sdoh #digitalhealth #virtualcare #healthyaging #healtheconomics https://lnkd.in/guVr_--F

This is a really useful article well worth reading. #Chronicconditions across #healthcare including #diabetes, #hypertension, #heartdisease, #cancer, and more, represent some of the most common and costly #health issues worldwide, particularly when not properly managed. These conditions often require ongoing medical #care, frequent #hospital visits, and extensive #treatments, which leads to soaring #healthcarecosts. Without the proper support and care, patients often fail to manage their conditions effectively, increasing preventable hospital admissions and emergency room visits. This cycle of poor health outcomes not only impacts patients, but also significantly raises healthcare expenses for providers and payers. Digital or #digitalhealth navigation presents a great opportunity to change this dramatically. Effective care journey maps have increasingly shown their ability to reduce hospital #readmissions and emergency visits. One example here is using predictive analytics to identify high-risk patients and offering them personalized care plans. Other approaches focus on #homecare, transportation assistance, and medication management. The key here though is coordination or as it is better described #carenavigation so that the citizen or #patientexperience is always first & foremost. Another huge opportunity for all #entrepreneurs and #intrapreneurs! Thoughts appreciated. #Entrepreneurship #sdoh #innovation #ai #vulnerablepopulations #healthyaging #wellness https://lnkd.in/gg_nug-Z

The Future of Aging: A Value-Based Perspective on Health and Wellness The global population is aging at an unprecedented rate, and this demographic shift is reshaping our healthcare systems. As people live longer, the challenge is no longer just about prolonging life but ensuring that those extra years are lived with vitality, independence, and dignity. To address the unique needs of aging populations, healthcare delivery must evolve from a volume-based, reactive model to one that is proactive, holistic, and centered on outcomes, this is where value-based care comes into play. #valuebasedhealthcare #valuebasedcare #digitalhealth

As my article at the link says, I am fond of saying that in US #healthcare “We have an ocean of #data around #health but often only puddles of insight.” In other words, there is an enormous amount of data being collected across healthcare, but it is often not being fully utilized and analyzed to generate meaningful insights. One of the primary ways in which we might expand our perspective is by anonymizing our own health #data and then enriching it with other/third-party health data. Anonymized healthcare data allows researchers and healthcare organizations to run powerful #dataanalytics that can provide new information to enhance #care protocols, treatment effectiveness, and potentially better patient outcomes. Of course, large datasets incorporating records from many providers over time are ideal for training #machinelearning and #AI models. When properly anonymized through techniques like hashing and differential privacy, the data maintains utility while fully protecting individual privacy. Researchers can then use this aggregated data to identify patterns and trends, predict disease progression and risks, evaluate treatment patterns and costs, and more. What a huge opportunity for all #entrepreneurs and #intrapreneurs! Thoughts appreciated. #entrepreneurship #innovation #bigdata #healthtech #ehealth #mhealth #medtech #digitalhealth #populationhealth #sdoh #startups #virtualcare #consumerhealth  https://lnkd.in/gGFB7dp5

#Olderadults, defined as people aged 65 and older, make up a much larger part of the population and #healthcare system than ever before. This fast-growing segment, has different #demographics & #health & #wellness needs. To create a sustainable model and provide the best level of adequate support and #care, we have to stop generalizing and dive deeper to better understand who makes up this diverse population. The chart below (and many more from the infographic at the link) comes from an excellent report from Advisory Board and starts to give us an appreciation of where we need new #thinking #creativity, #change #innovation, and #technology deployment to help various parts of this entire population. As I’ve said here before this is an incredible opportunity for #entrepreneurs and #intrapreneurs, especially when they are prepared to engage in deep #customerdiscovery, #listening, and #designthinking and/or #humancentereddesign in a wide variety of ways. As usual, I’d appreciate any thoughts on how this might be best done but in my case, I will continue to encourage debate, brainstorming, exchange of ideas, and plenty of pilots/tests to see what we can really scale! #entrepreneurship ##healthtech #aging #ehealth #mhealth #medtech #digitalhealth #data #populationhealth #communityhealth #startups #longevity https://lnkd.in/ghS3wmuX?