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Healthtech Pigeon

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

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46:13

Should you rush to delete your genetic data?

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2025/03/30

Huw and Jessica from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter11:00 23andMe customers struggle to delete their data - BBC News23:14 A California health tech company is letting AI run medical visits, fromintake to diagnosis38:31 - Experts enter fourth dimension to create better medical devices -University of Birmingham🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Huw on

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45:03

AI Implementation: Friend or Foe?

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2025/03/23

Belle and Hollie from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from Sword Health’s Robbie Huddleston[01:56] - NHS innovation centre floated as UKRI backs Labour’s missions[12:43] - As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back[38:54] - Can AI help detect cognitive impairment?🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Robbie on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Hollie on LinkedIn🖇

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59:24

Why we should all be invested in longevity

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2025/03/16

James from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from LongVC's Artem Trotsyuk and Sergey Jakimov. [28:50] - 'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary likely made over 20 times his money on a startup selling genetic-testing kits for cats[37:32] - Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle[44:47] - History beckons as Healx doses first rare cancer patient with AI-created drug🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using

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40:11

The complex road to tech adoption in health systems

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2025/03/09

Amy and Huw from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter, with the help of Firstword Healthtech’s Tina Tan.[04:30] - Rune Labs' AI coaching tool aims to offer care continuity to people with Parkinson's[19:05] - Unicorn Flo Health eyeing startup acquisitions following $200m fundraise[29:30] - Sofinnova has €1.2B to invest in up to 60 new life sciences firms🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Amy

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32:19

How the NHS can use tech to truly save time

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2025/03/02

Huw from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from The Health Foundation's Ben Shemesh. [01:25] - Tech to save time: how the NHS can realise the benefits [24:10] - France Bets on Medical AI, to Train 100,000 Doctors Yearly🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Ben on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

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42:48

How to ensure AI enables equitable healthcare

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2025/02/23

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🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Amy on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Christa on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX

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49:30

Should AI be used in end-of-life medical decisions?

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2025/02/16

Huw, James and Taffy from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter.[02:30] - Nina Capital's new €50M fund sets sights on early-stage healthtechs[15:05] - NICE consults on changes to its HealthTech programme[25:30] - Should AI be used in end-of-life medical decisions?🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Taffy on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn📖 Learn more

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37:21

How to make the most of digital mental health tech

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2025/02/09

Amy and Daisy from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter.[01:10] - L&G Group Protection reports 79% year on year increase in digital health service usage - IFA Magazine[13:30] - The role of AI in the future of women's health[22:00] - Guidance launched to ensure safety of digital mental health tech🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Daisy on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Amy on LinkedIn📖 Learn

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38:42

Let's talk about AI...again

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2025/02/02

Huw, James and Daisy from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter.[01:25] - UK healthcare sector falling behind on AI adoption, study shows[17:15] - Project launched to improve regulation of AI healthcare devices[26:05] - UK health AI firm criticises NHSE procurement as it goes bust🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Daisy on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Huw on

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66:10

The impact of telehealth on health systems

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2025/01/26

James from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with Whereby’s Howard Wu and Accurx’s Jacob Haddad.[40:15] - Patient portals top digital health tech use in older adults, survey finds[49:00] - AI Threatens To Further Erode Physician Autonomy🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Howard on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team

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45:14

Everything healthtech companies need to know about...

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2025/01/19

Huw, James and Amy from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter.[02:10] - Startups Welcome UK AI Action Plan, But With Caveats[26:10] - ‘The returns are awful’: why taxpayers are racking up losses on British start-ups🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Amy on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

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48:31

What does the future of preventative healthcare look...

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2025/01/12

Huw, Belle and Amy from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter.[02:00] - Healthtech startups making healthcare delivery better for doctors and patients[25:40] -Withings unveils body-scanning mirror at CES 2025🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Belle on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Amy on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

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48:09

A Year in Healthtech: Advocacy, Equity, and What’s...

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2024/12/15

James and Jessica from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter.🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

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39:55

Is healthtech helping or hurting health equity?

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2024/12/08

James, Amy and Belle from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter. [02:05] - Why are doctors wary of wearables? [18:30] - How does the public feel about health technologies and data?🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Amy on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Belle on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

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62:38

Can AI tools predict future health conditions?

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2024/12/01

James, Jessica and Belle from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter. [14:20] - AI tool could predict type 2 diabetes 10 years in advance[40:50] - Many digital health startups are quietly raising down rounds and closing up shop. Here's why🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Belle on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at

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50:48

What is holding the NHS back from innovation?

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2024/11/24

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🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with

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41:12

Would you bet against Ali Parsa?

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2024/11/17

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🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn📖 Learn

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117:33

Why we need system-level change for better population...

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2024/11/10

Amy and James from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's Dr Gareth Thompson, with segments from Jason C. Foster and Vijay Luthra exploring the future of US healthcare.[19:45] - 3 Types of Startups that Healthcare Leaders Want to See More Of[37:35] - Swedish startup Yazen Health raises €19.5M to combat obesity across Europe🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this

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55:57

The Ultimum Autumn Budget breakdown

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2024/11/03

Jessica and James from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter.[01:10] - A kick in the teeth' or 'necessary'? UK tech reacts to tax hikes and exit relief scheme changes in the Budget🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

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55:12

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

Healthtech Pigeon ·

2024/10/27

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 plan23:50 - DrDoctor study reveals why patients miss hospital appointments37:40 - Amazon Says AI Tools Reduce Healthcare Administrative Tasks 40%51:25 - Fundraising for women’s health start-up ‘painful as giving birth’🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form📝 Complete the Women in

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