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The Wild West of Healthcare AI Agents: Why We Need Industry-Specific Platforms

In my previous newsletters, I discussed how EMR interfaces will disappear and be replaced by conversational AI. While this vision resonated strongly with healthcare professionals worldwide, it has also inadvertently highlighted a growing problem: the chaos of uncontrolled AI agent proliferation in healthcare. Support & Donate The Integration Nightmare in

The Death of EMR Interfaces: Why AI Assistants Will Be Your New Healthcare Companion

Hello from Berlin, In one of my previous newsletters, I discussed how openEHR and AI agents would replace classic EMR vendors. The response has been overwhelming – physicians from across the globe have reached out with enthusiastic feedback, sharing their own frustrations with current systems and their excitement about this vision

Why Top Hospitals Are Ditching Their EMRs for Smarter Solutions Now

We’ve long known that surrounding yourself with brilliant minds makes you smarter. From children absorbing knowledge from peers to entrepreneurs thriving under mentors, intelligence is contagious. But what if I told you the next great mentor in healthcare won’t be human, it’ll be AI? Buckle up. The

Unlocking the better Future

Dear readers, I am sharing this piece inspired by the many discussions I’ve had on panels about the transformative power of open data. Often, I use the analogy of Gutenberg and the alphabet to illustrate the importance of shared resources in driving innovation. Imagine if Gutenberg, after inventing the

Value-Based Pricing and AI: A Recipe for Healthcare Inequality?

Greetings from Berlin, As I write this, I’m reflecting on the growing influence of value-based pricing in AI-driven healthcare and how it could reshape accessibility and affordability. Drawing troubling parallels with the pharmaceutical industry’s monopolistic practices, I’m exploring how regulatory barriers and corporate dominance are threatening to

The Authority of Knowledge and Epistemology: Historical Context and Modern Implications

Greetings from Berlin, Throughout history, those in power have manipulated information to shape narratives and control populations. The digital age has amplified this challenge, making it harder than ever to distinguish fact from fiction. As we grapple with modern disinformation, we can draw valuable lessons from historical events like the

Munich Insights: Open Source AI Growth Strategies for Startups and Governments

Subscribe to the Hippogram Greetings from Munich! I'm just returning from the incredible Bits & Pretzels Founders Festival in Munich, which brought together 7,500 founders, investors, and industry leaders for three days of learning, networking, and business opportunities—all during the vibrant atmosphere of Munich's

Communist AI vs Liberal AI

Dear readers, I came across a commentary by the well-known professor Prof. Dr. med. Torsten Haferlach on an essay by Evgeny Morozov in Le Monde diplomatique and felt the need to comment on it and hopefully continue the important dialog. I would appreciate it if you would share or spread

The Assetization of Medical Data and Medical AI: A System Designed for Inequality and Exorbitant Prices

Introduction The transformation of pharmaceuticals into financial assets has introduced the logics of scarcity and high prices from low-to-middle income countries to high-income countries. This shift has spurred new forms of activism, raising the question: will similar patterns emerge with the assetization of medical data and medical AI? This article

Humanitarian Aid For Ukraine 🇺🇦

Humanitarian Aid For Ukraine 🇺🇦

The Ukrainian people are in immense need of support and access to the basic necessities for survival. Any help provided by a charity is needed. By giving money to charitable organizations, you are helping people locally.