Bots, Beeps, and Broken Systems: Robots in Healthcare

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting about Robots in Healthcare. Our co-hosts dive into the fascinating world of robots in healthcare—past, present, and future.  From robotic-assisted surgeries and AI note-takers to the maddening reality of MyChart forms and paper-based systems, they explore how healthcare is both racing ahead—and stuck in the past.With their signature blend of curiosity and candor, they discuss the promise and pitfalls of automation, whether today’s tech can truly support overburdened providers, and why interoperability still lags far behind other industries. 💡 Topics Covered:Evolution of robots in medicine: from medication carts to surgical robotsUse of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) in supporting healthcare professionalsRobotic-assisted surgeries and rehabilitation devicesAI-powered note-taking and automation for provider supportChallenges in system-to-system communication (e.g., EHRs, MyChart)Tension between innovation and inertia in healthcare systemsThe real-world limitations of "disruptive" technologyEthical and emotional implications of automation in patient careSo whether you’re team surgical robot or still clinging to your fax machine, this episode’s got something for you.—-------Keep in touch with our hosts, Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas on Linkedin! To learn more about careviso, visit, www.careviso.com