289. Jelani Abdus-Salaam on AI Agents, HIPAA Compliance & the Rise of Autonomous Healthcare

Episode breakdown:00:00 – Why AI agents are misunderstood—and underused in healthcare 02:47 – What separates automation, AI, and agents 06:19 – Which industries are deploying AI agents best 08:15 – Overestimating AI: what it *can’t* do yet 10:06 – The wildest use case Jelani’s built: full browser automation 12:56 – AI avatars + loneliness + aging populations = a new medtech opportunity 16:44 – HIPAA-compliant SMS agents for healthcare companies 19:32 – How AI agents triage, qualify, and hand off leads to sales 23:23 – Why prompting is the new programming language 28:13 – Can agents activate field reps based on LinkedIn engagement? 31:02 – AI agentic systems for R&D and clinical education 34:02 – How to identify *where* to deploy your first agent 37:42 – The AI hospital in China: 42 agents, 10K patients diagnosed 38:54 – Why every medtech company will need a simulation department 41:51 – AI agents as education tools for sales and clinical training 46:08 – Where to start: building your AI strategy the right wayThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of State of MedTech LLC. Nothing discussed on this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial advisor, attorney, or other professional before making any financial or investment decisions.Showpad has been helping medtech marketers use data and content to empower sellers to grow pipeline. Learn more at Showpad.com/StateofMedtechAre you a medtech CEO in need of some marketing help attracting investors, growing sales pipeline, and more? Go to GrowMyMedtech.com to book time for a free analysis.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.stateofmedtechpodcast.com/Subscribe to our Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpL_rGt1LQJwinMq_K7gfgFollow The State of MedTech on:⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Omar M. Khateeb on⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠