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The Rise of the "Medical Ghost": AI, Automation and the Future of Healthcare's invisible workforce
The emergence of deeply integrated, autonomous health technologies, termed the "Medical Ghost" in this analysis, signals a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery. This new class of medical devices and software operates entirely in the background, utilising ambient sensors to diagnose conditions and autonomously execute therapeutic interventions without requiring conscious user awareness or interaction. This convergence of pervasive computing and closed-loop medical systems nec
Nov 317 min read


Hardware, Software, Apps, Devices, AI : HealthTech driving Behaviour Change to improve Patient Outcomes
The digital transformation of healthcare represents a profound industry evolution, shifting the focus from episodic treatment to continuous, proactive intervention. This new paradigm, known broadly as Digital Health, utilises technology to facilitate active therapeutic engagement and deliver care outside traditional clinical settings, effectively realising the concept of "virtual hospital wards" and enabling remote diagnostics. This movement is supported by a massive and rapi
Sep 2715 min read


The Future of MedTech: Building Value for Strategic Acquisitions
The MedTech mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is undergoing a profound and irreversible transformation. The traditional playbook, which long emphasised incremental product improvements and narrowly focused acquisitions, has become largely obsolete. A new era has emerged, defined by the strategic convergence of medical technology, data intelligence, and consumer-centric care models.
Aug 2015 min read


Neural implants and the race to merge the human brain with Artificial Intelligence
There is a new race in Silicon Valley involving Artificial Intelligence and no it's not HealthTech, FinTech, Voice Commerce or involve...
Apr 8, 20206 min read


How data scientists can convince doctors that AI works
When I was at medical school, I was taught that the four most important words you can say to a patient are ‘You don’t have cancer’. I’m...
Oct 2, 20179 min read
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