Healthcare AI Isn’t Magic, But It Can Save Lives

By Arielle Rogg 

Our CEO Nassib Chamoun recently chatted with podcast host Harry Glorikian about how HDAI came about and how the company has built AI models to address today’s most pressing healthcare issues.

Here is a snapshot of what they discussed during the podcast: 

One of Glorikian’s first questions was whether AI tools will change the way that clinicians take care of patients. Chamoun explained that at HDAI, the company is focused on not making drastic changes to existing healthcare processes but is instead using AI technology to support clinical decision making, leading to higher likelihood of improved patient outcomes, increased doctor/patient interactions, and reduced hospital costs. 

Chamoun went on to describe how Medicare currently spends over a trillion dollars a year and that number will continue to grow, and even double by 2031. The US healthcare system will not survive financially if hospitals do not address the increasing financial burden. HDAI’s goal is to help hospitals reduce two of the highest cost drivers: length of stay and hospital re-admission. HDAI’s HealthVision platform synthesizes massive amounts of healthcare data into actionable risk assessments for every patient to help clinicians efficiently target those patients who are at highest risk of in-hospital or post-discharge mortality, ultimately reducing length of stay and decreasing hospital readmission rates. 

Chamoun’s mentor, Dr. Bernard Lown, often said, “history is the first and most important job you have as a clinician, before you even start doing anything for your patient.” HDAI’s risk assessment tools are inspired by this quote, focusing on the patient holistically and not only on a single hospital visit. HDAI uses AI to support improved patient outcomes and make clinicians’ lives easier. By identifying patients who are at highest risk, HDAI can help guide clinicians to focus on patients who may have otherwise slipped through the cracks. 

To hear more about how HDAI began as a company, its current work with health systems and ACOs, and the way it is using generative AI, please go to: https://glorikian.com/healthcare-ai/  

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George Pace

VP Business Development, Payer Markets

George has over two decades of consulting, business development and client success experience in health care, working with both providers and payers to address their most pressing challenges. The bulk of his healthcare career was with The Advisory Board, Optum, Premier and Verisk Health, with a focus on risk mitigation, value-based care and population health management. He is deeply passionate about helping healthcare organizations do their best for their patients and beneficiaries. 

When he’s not working, you will find him playing guitar, riding his bike or spending time with family, friends, and his dog Luna.  

Summer Kramer
VP Clinical Programs

Summer is a clinical pharmacist with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including hospitals, payors, and start-ups. Summer has focused her career on clinical program development and healthcare analytics with a constant drive to improve patient outcomes.

Residing in the pacific northwest, Summer enjoys hiking, camping, sailing, and traveling. She received her PharmD from the University of New Mexico, College of Pharmacy.  

Karan (Kay) Mansukhani
VP Business Development

Kay has a decade of experience in population health analytics.  Starting his career in Maryland’s state-designated HIE – CRISP,  he was entrusted to set up the infrastructure and data elements needed by health system to achieve CMMIs Triple Aim. Kay is a trained epidemiologist who has a passion for preventive medicine, psychology, and anthropology. Kay enjoys spending lazy days with his wife Sonal, and son Avtar on the beach.  Kay also enjoys listening to podcasts, playing the guitar and badminton. He received his joint MPH MBA from Johns Hopkins University.

Kevin Sampson
VP Finance

Kevin is a CPA with 25 years of executive and managerial experience in accounting, corporate finance, and operations in a variety of industries including medical device, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals.

By listening and connecting with people, Kevin understands that accurate timely information is vital for everyone in the healthcare system. He received a BS in Accounting and an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurial Studies from Babson College.

Paul Manberg
VP Clinical and Regulatory Affairs

Paul is an innovative, pragmatic leader with over 40 years’ experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. He has directed clinical trial programs and regulatory activities supporting the successful market introduction of numerous impactful products. He spends his leisure time on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, body surfing and fishing. He received a PhD in pharmacology from The University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

Scott Greenwald
Chief Scientist

With over 25 years’ experience in healthcare research and innovation, Scott is an unprecedented leader in his field, focusing on improved care for everyone. He is an author of over 10 US Patents and over 100 peer-reviewed abstracts and manuscripts. While he’s not immersed in research, you’ll find him playing a mean round of mini golf. He received a PhD in Medical Engineering from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST).

Josh Gray VP Analytic Services

Josh has 30 years’ experience in healthcare, including The Advisory Board Company, athenahealth, and Boston Consulting Group. Across his career, he has used a wide range of conventional and unconventional data sources to understand and teach the keys to top performance among the nation’s most innovative health systems and physician groups. Josh enjoys music, hiking, traveling, and watching his daughter take part in synchronized skating competitions. He received an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree from Brown University.

Carola Endicott
VP Customer Engagement, Marketing

Carola has 30 years’ experience in healthcare, including HMOs, hospitals, and start-ups. Her knowledge and optimistic outlook in operations and leadership, and her passion for making healthcare workers’ lives easier is what drives her devotion to customer engagement. She received an EdM from Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

David Clain Chief Product Officer

David has vast experience with healthcare customers from his time at The Advisory Board Company and athenahealth. His expertise and passion for statistics, strategy, and innovative analytic insights is unrivaled, as is his devotion to the Duke Blue Devils. Looking for that “aha moment” of positive change is what drives him. He received a BA from Duke University.

Margie Ahearn
VP HR

Margie has 25 years of experience in HR leadership. An avid boater, Margie has received numerous awards for excellence in HR and is always looking for challenges to grow professionally and personally. She graduated with an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.

Nassib Chamoun
Founder and CEO

Nassib is a data scientist, lover of logistical regression and a serial entrepreneur. Previously, he was Founder and CEO of Aspect Medical Systems, a Nasdaq traded company now owned by Medtronic. Outside of work, he enjoys hosting and honing his cooking skills – specializing in Middle Eastern and outdoor feasts. He received an MS from Boston University.

Phil Devlin
COO

Phil has 30 years of experience in executive leadership. Along his journey he’s made effective and profound change in science. Little known facts about him — he loves traveling with his family, he was in the MD Engineering program at Harvard Medical School and owns 15 patents. He received an MS from Northeastern University.

What guides our culture

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We are driven to make a profound impact on US healthcare

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We operate in the best interests of patients and those who serve them

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We understand and protect patient privacy and health information security

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We use data science to enhance, but never replace clinical expertise and judgment

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We are committed to continuous learning and improvement

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We bring rigor, discipline, and reliability to our work

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We start with kindness, assuming good intent in others

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We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where all employees feel welcomed and appreciated

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We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families

Our vision

We envision a healthcare system where decisions are routinely informed by personalized care profiles and predictive analytics, which will improve the health of individuals and populations.

Our mission

Deploy a versatile analytic platform that creates a shared understanding of quantified health risks to inform actions with the greatest potential to benefit patients.

Who we are

We collaborate with leading health systems and integrated delivery networks, value-based care and accountable care organizations, physician groups, and commercial payers to improve care delivery and population health while reducing costs and making efficient use of scarce clinical resources.

Phil Devlin
COO

Phil has 30 years of experience in executive leadership. Along his journey he’s made effective and profound change in science. Little known facts about him — he loves traveling with his family, he was in the MD Engineering program at Harvard Medical School and owns 15 patents. He received an MS from Northeastern University.