Ep 2: Star Trek vs. The Flintstones: The Reality of Hospital Tech

Are you trying to run Star Trek software on Flintstones infrastructure?In this episode of The Borderless Healthcare Revolution, Dr. Sarah Matt—the Clinical Realist—dissects the massive gap between what the technology industry thinks happens in a hospital and what actually happens on a Tuesday morning.We’re diving into the "Tech Trap," where billion-dollar valuations meet beige jamming fax machines from 1998. Dr. Matt breaks down why so many startups suffer from "Pilotitis"—the fatal condition of getting stuck in a pilot program because you solved a clinical problem but created a workflow disaster.Tune in to hear:The Star Trek vs. Flintstones Problem: Why your predictive analytics won't work if the hospital is still waiting on a dial tone.The Danger Zone: Why the "disruption" mindset often leads to death in the ER, and why we need reliability instead.The Cure: Why founders and leaders need to stop trying to be the Uber of healthcare and start being the plumber.If your solution doesn't work when the Wi-Fi is down and the unit is short-staffed at 2 AM, it doesn't work. Period.Connect with Dr. Matt:Website: drsarahmatt.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahmattmd/Book: The Borderless Healthcare RevolutionSubscribe to The Clinical Realist newsletter: https://www.drsarahmatt.com/newsletter-signup—Resources & Links:📖 Get the Book: "The Borderless Healthcare Revolution" is available now on Amazon and major retailers.💼 Work with Dr. Matt:Looking for a keynote speaker or strategic advisor?Visit: drsarahmatt.com🔗 Connect on Social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmattmd/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSarahMatt-ClinicalRealist📧 Subscribe to The Briefing: drsarahmatt.com/newsletter-signup —Disclaimer:The views expressed on this podcast are those of Dr. Sarah Matt and her guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated institutions. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a professional consulting relationship.