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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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#114 How wearable neurotech coming to the mainstream

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10/20/24 • 53 min

Jessica and Hollie from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from Dr Junaid Hassan Founder of Man Confidence

[01:35] - Headspace Introduces AI Companion To Support Patients Through ‘Ebbs and Flows’ of Life

[34:50] -What is wearable neurotech and why might we need it?

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How to ensure AI enables equitable healthcare

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02/23/25 • 42 min

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

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The way we test healthcare AI isn't working

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08/25/24 • 51 min

Huw, James and Daisy from SomX breakdown the best stories from this week’s newsletter.

[03:45] - The testing of AI in medicine is a mess. Here’s how it should be done

[34:00] - Preparing the NHS for the AI Era: A Digital Health Record for Every Citizen

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Would you bet against Ali Parsa?

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11/17/24 • 41 min

Jessica, James and Huw from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter.

[01:17] - Forward, Startup Behind ‘Doctor in Box’ Healthcare Modules, to Shut Down

[23:55] - Ali Parsa launches Quadrivia: I have stepped back from LinkedIn for almost a year, but we have not been idle

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Digital pathways transforming stroke recovery

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08/04/24 • 43 min

Belle and James from SomX breakdown the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from Pogo Digital Healthcare’s Jack Francis.

[02:10] - Digital pathway launched to improve care for stroke survivors

[30:35] - Flo Health raises record $200m for period tracking app and becomes Europe’s first femtech unicorn

[31:50] - The NHS at 100 - time to reimagine the future?

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What is holding the NHS back from innovation?

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11/24/24 • 50 min

Amy and Huw from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from Doccla's Sukrti Nagpal

[02:35] - Smart ring maker Oura hits a $5bn valuation after raising $75m

[23:15] - Industry view: what is holding the NHS back from innovation, and what is needed to break these barriers?

[34:20] - Alan unveils AI health assistant for its 680K health insurance members

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What should the NHS's 10 year health plan include?

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10/27/24 • 55 min

Jessica, Huw and Amy from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter.

01:20 - Government launches online platform to shape 10 year health plan

23:50 - DrDoctor study reveals why patients miss hospital appointments

37:40 - Amazon Says AI Tools Reduce Healthcare Administrative Tasks 40%

51:25 - Fundraising for women’s health start-up ‘painful as giving birth’

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Dragon's Den: Healthtech Special

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09/22/24 • 49 min

James and Jess from SomX breakdown the best stories from this week’s newsletter, with help from digital health investors David Buller and Laurent Van Lerberghe

[03:55] - Analysis finds Thermology Health imaging tech capable of saving NHS £1 billion

[13:20] - Finger wrap uses sweat to provide health monitoring at your fingertips

[28:35] - Scientists develop stunning AI to predict blood pressure from voice

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