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#419: Can AI Make Healthcare Accessible to Everyone? | Michele Tarnow

Introduction

Michele Tarnow is the CEO and founder of Alliance Care Technologies, a company developing technology and partnerships to expand access to preventative health screening.

Michelle explains how her technology can screen people in minutes, even in communities with limited access to doctors and healthcare facilities. She shares the example of 800,000 people screened for diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Lagos, where 60% of those needing follow-up were lost in the process.

Show Notes

00:00 – Introduction & ACT’s Mission
01:53 – How AI & Tech Enable Universal Healthcare
04:05 – Preventive AI Screenings vs. Traditional Methods
09:57 – Gamification & Increasing Patient Engagement
11:27 – Data Privacy, Security, and Compliance in the UAE
13:30 – Safe Use of AI: Risk Assessment vs. Diagnosis
18:40 – Ecosystem Approach & Healthcare Adoption Challenges
25:48 – Will AI Ever Replace Doctors?
35:43 – Economic & Health Benefits of Early Detection
40:58 – Why ACT Chose Dubai and the UAE
42:49 – Michele Tarnow’s Background & Peace Corps Experience
46:14 – Conclusion

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