TDP 146: NerdMDs Co-founder & Heidi Health CMO Dr. Adam Carewe: AI Scribes, Vendor Selections & more

Episode 146 of The Digital Patient – Stories from the frontline of Digital Patient Engagement – featuring Dr. Adam Carewe, Co-founder at NerdMDs and CMO at Heidi Health. Show notes 👇

[00:01:19] Early Tech Influences and Healthcare Journey
[00:05:07] The Origins of NerdMDs and TechDad
[00:11:47] Ambient Scribes and AI in Healthcare
[00:13:07] Challenges in Implementing AI and New Technologies in Healthcare
[00:16:26] Healthcare Innovation and Vendor Selection
[00:29:13] The Future of Healthcare and AI
[00:30:07] Direct Primary Care and Patient-Doctor Relationships
[00:35:07] The Changing Role of Physicians with AI
[00:36:07] Balancing Complex and Simple Tasks in Healthcare
[00:40:07] Addressing Cognitive Load in Healthcare
[00:41:59] Pitfalls of Old Organizations Implementing New Tech

Fast 5 Lightning Round:
1. Favorite Book or Book You’ve Gifted the Most:
The Heart of Innovation: A Field Guide to Navigating Authentic Demand

2. Person Dead or Alive You’d Love to Meet:
His grandfather, who introduced him to technology. Adam wishes his grandfather could see today’s technological advancements, like electric vehicles, which would have amazed him despite his background in oil and gas.

3. Super Strength, Super Speed, or Ability to Read Minds:
Mind reading, as long as there is a way to turn it off when needed.

4. Something in Healthcare You Believe Others Might Find Insane:
The complexity of healthcare, including the intricacies of billing, claims processing, and the overall "machine" of healthcare operations, which outsiders may not realize.

5. Last Film or TV Show You Watched and What You Thought of It:
Loot (Apple TV show). Adam found it hilarious and comparable to Ted Lasso in terms of writing and humor. He also mentioned re-watching Stranger Things with his 11-year-old.