Why fixing inefficiencies is the key to healthcare innovation? | Dr. Costas Fantis, Encode Health

Keep IT Healthy | Podcast by Momentum

What are some of the most overlooked inefficiencies in healthcare supply chains and administration that lead to unnecessary expenses and wasted resources? Find out practical solutions to eliminate these inefficiencies and how optimizing operations can have a profound impact - from streamlining operations, through saving money, to improving patient care.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

👉🏻 Healthcare supply chain inefficiencies

👉🏻 Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Predictive Analytics:

👉🏻 Ethical considerations in healthtech

👉🏻 Global healthcare challenges and opportunities

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.

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