Healthtech Pigeon

Mar 29 2025 134 ep. 43 mins 10
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Like normal healthtech news but, you know, not boring. The team at SomX bring you the audio version of the weekly Healthtech Pigeon newsletter - a panel show with journalists, VCs, podcasters, entrepreneurs, execs and those with a strong opinion to make things interesting. Regular hosts and guests are Dr James Somauroo, Jessica Smith, Belle Taylor, Huw Penson, Jess Farmery from the SomX team. 🐦 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com 🚀 Learn how SomX can help your healthtech company at www.somx.health

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Should you rush to delete your genetic data?

Mar 29 2025 46 mins  
Huw and Jessica from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter11:00 23andMe customers struggle to delete their data - BBC News23:14 A California health tech company is letting AI run medical visits, fromintake to diagnosis38:31 - Experts enter fourth dimension to create better medical devices -University of Birmingham🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpi

AI Implementation: Friend or Foe?

Mar 22 2025 45 mins  
Belle and Hollie from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from Sword Health’s Robbie Huddleston[01:56] - NHS innovation centre floated as UKRI backs Labour’s missions[12:43] - As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back[38:54] - Can AI help detect cognitive impairment?🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com

Why we should all be invested in longevity

Mar 15 2025 59 mins  
James from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from LongVC's Artem Trotsyuk and Sergey Jakimov. [28:50] - 'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary likely made over 20 times his money on a startup selling genetic-testing kits for cats[37:32] - Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle[44:47] - History beckons as Healx doses first rare cancer pati

The complex road to tech adoption in health systems

Mar 08 2025 40 mins  
Amy and Huw from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter, with the help of Firstword Healthtech’s Tina Tan.[04:30] - Rune Labs' AI coaching tool aims to offer care continuity to people with Parkinson's[19:05] - Unicorn Flo Health eyeing startup acquisitions following $200m fundraise[29:30] - Sofinnova has €1.2B to invest in up to 60 new life sciences firm

How the NHS can use tech to truly save time

Mar 01 2025 32 mins  
Huw from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from The Health Foundation's Ben Shemesh. [01:25] - Tech to save time: how the NHS can realise the benefits [24:10] - France Bets on Medical AI, to Train 100,000 Doctors Yearly🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Ben o

How to ensure AI enables equitable healthcare

Feb 22 2025 42 mins  
Huw and Amy from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from CTel's Christa Natoli. [02:55] - Most patients do not trust health systems to use AI responsibly[25:00] - Congress Extends Certain Telehealth Flexibilities Through March 31, 2025🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Conn

Should AI be used in end-of-life medical decisions?

Feb 15 2025 49 mins  
Huw, James and Taffy from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter.[02:30] - Nina Capital's new €50M fund sets sights on early-stage healthtechs[15:05] - NICE consults on changes to its HealthTech programme[25:30] - Should AI be used in end-of-life medical decisions?🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using

How to make the most of digital mental health tech

Feb 08 2025 37 mins  
Amy and Daisy from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter.[01:10] - L&G Group Protection reports 79% year on year increase in digital health service usage - IFA Magazine[13:30] - The role of AI in the future of women's health[22:00] - Guidance launched to ensure safety of digital mental health tech🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍�

Let's talk about AI...again

Feb 01 2025 38 mins  
Huw, James and Daisy from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter.[01:25] - UK healthcare sector falling behind on AI adoption, study shows[17:15] - Project launched to improve regulation of AI healthcare devices[26:05] - UK health AI firm criticises NHSE procurement as it goes bust🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podc

The impact of telehealth on health systems

Jan 25 2025 66 mins  
James from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with Whereby’s Howard Wu and Accurx’s Jacob Haddad.[40:15] - Patient portals top digital health tech use in older adults, survey finds[49:00] - AI Threatens To Further Erode Physician Autonomy🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connec