Fixing Inefficiencies: 13 Minutes of Expert Insights for Healthtech Professionals | Dr Costas Fantis

Keep IT Healthy | Podcast by Momentum

Hospital systems often struggle with outdated processes that waste time and money. Addressing inefficiencies in supply chain management can reduce overstock, prevent costly errors, and improve patient care. What’s holding hospitals back, and how can HealthTech startups help?

In this episode you’ll hear about:

👉🏻 Challenges of inefficiency and inaccuracy in hospital administration and supply chain management

👉🏻 AI-driven solutions for streamlining inventory and forecasting medical supply needs

👉🏻 The importance of integrating healthtech solutions with existing electronic health records

👉🏻 Leveraging AI to reduce manual administrative tasks and optimize patient safety

Our guest is Dr. Costas Fantis, Founder and the CEO of Encode Health

Dr. Costas Fantis is an accomplished and innovative leader in the field of digital health and neurosurgery, currently the founder and the CEO of Encode Health. His medical career is distinguished by a profound commitment to merging cutting-edge technology with clinical expertise to revolutionize healthcare delivery.

A medically trained doctor with a specialist interest in neurosurgery, Dr. Fantis completed his degree in Neurosurgery with outstanding achievement and has conducted pivotal research on the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in neurosurgery at Buckingham University (UK). His work in this area, particularly on molecular diagnostics and AI in gliomas, has garnered recognition and led to presentations at esteemed conferences such as the Society of British Neurosurgeons.

Prior to his role at Encode Health, Dr. Fantis was the lead surgical officer at Touch Surgery in London. There, he pioneered the innovative use of app-based platforms to teach surgery. He collaborated with world-renowned surgeons and medical device corporations, distilling complex surgical procedures into accessible, animated guides that have trained surgeons globally. This role underscored his ability to translate high-level surgical techniques into practical, digital learning tools, enhancing surgical education worldwide.

In addition to his surgical and digital health expertise, Dr. Fantis has also contributed significantly to gynecology through his work at Dr. Morton’s, where he facilitated remote consultations in both primary and secondary care. His entrepreneurial spirit was evident early in his career when he founded and operated the largest medical summer school, providing crucial guidance to aspiring medical students on entering their chosen specialties.

Dr. Fantis's diverse background also includes military service as a tank driver, showcasing his adaptability and resilience. His multifaceted experiences have fueled his passion for leveraging technology, particularly AI, to bridge the gap between medical supply and clinical demand, ultimately transforming healthcare delivery.

Dr. Fantis continues to push the boundaries of medical innovation, driven by a vision to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes through digital solutions and AI. His dynamic career and unwavering dedication make him a trailblazer in the integration of technology in medicine.

You can find our guest here:

👉🏻 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cos-fantis-02b7b960/

👉🏻 [email protected]

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