CorVista using AI to get patients the correct cardiac care; Why ASCs should matter to MedTechs

04/11/25 • 83 min

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi tracks the career of CorVista Health CEO Adrian Lam, an engineer turned financer turned VC turned CEO.

CorVista is bringing AI to bear on cardiac diagnostics, helping hospitals and doctors identify who need the most care.

Before that talk we’ll hear from Scott Frasier of Fraser Healthcare about what ambulatory surgery centers mean for the future of MedTech.

Finally, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker and Tom talk about the impact President Trump’s tariff tactics are having on the MedTech industry.

This episode is brought to you by DeviceTalks Boston, April 30 - May 1. Boston.DeviceTalks.com

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi tracks the career of CorVista Health CEO Adrian Lam, an engineer turned financer turned VC turned CEO.

CorVista is bringing AI to bear on cardiac diagnostics, helping hospitals and doctors identify who need the most care.

Before that talk we’ll hear from Scott Frasier of Fraser Healthcare about what ambulatory surgery centers mean for the future of MedTech.

Finally, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker and Tom talk about the impact President Trump’s tariff tactics are having on the MedTech industry.

This episode is brought to you by DeviceTalks Boston, April 30 - May 1. Boston.DeviceTalks.com

Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast.

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Dr. Nadine Hashash-Haram discusses her journey as a surgeon and the founder of Proxime, a digital health platform that enhances surgical procedures through technology. She shares insights on the evolution of Proxime, its impact on healthcare systems, and the importance of collaboration with medical device companies.

Before that interview, Jonathan Norris, managing director at HSBC Innovation Banking, reviews first quarter MedTech VC investment numbers. There’s good news, bad news and a lot of in-between as privately held medical device companies.

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