How Wearables Are Shaping the Future of Medicine

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nirav Shah, a neurologist turned health tech innovator. Dr. Shah shares his incredible journey from stroke neurologist to founding a startup that transformed patient care with wearable tech. We dive into how he built software that integrates FDA-approved devices for remote monitoring, allowing ICU-level care from home. Dr. Shah breaks down the challenges of launching a healthcare startup and the shift in patient care through remote monitoring.

Quotes:

• "Wearables aren’t just gadgets—they’re game-changers in chronic care management." - Dr. Nirav Shah
• "We built a platform to bring ICU-level care right into patients’ homes." - Dr. Nirav Shah
• "The shift to remote monitoring isn’t just about convenience—it’s about saving lives." - Dr. Rami
• "Tech is finally catching up to medicine, and we’re just getting started." - Dr. Nirav Shah
• "The future of healthcare is about getting ahead of disease, not just reacting to it." - Dr. Rami

Show Notes:

• How wearable tech is revolutionizing remote patient care.
• The role of wearables in providing ICU-level monitoring at home.
• The future of chronic disease management with remote technology.
• The process of building a successful health tech startup.
• The impact of FDA-approved devices on patient outcomes.

Links:
https://www.matchday.health/
https://www.physicianonfire.com/