Solving Pain Points in Pain Management | Patient Premier CEO Amar Setty

Today’s guest is Dr. Amar Setty, an anesthesiologist who trained in medicine and worked on Capitol Hill before co-founding Patient Premier, a startup reimagining how we measure and manage pain. Patient Premier provides anesthesiologists with standardized, data-driven assessments to track pain, activity, and moodIn this episode, we explore his path from medical school and health policy to launching a data-driven pain tracking platform that helps patients and providers make smarter decisions. Amar shares how Patient Premier’s “Pain Scored” platform goes beyond the traditional 1–10 scale to capture a fuller picture of pain using remote monitoring and behavioral data. He also discusses the challenges of building a startup in healthcare, from navigating reimbursement models to integrating with clinical workflows. This conversation offers a grounded look at how better data can improve care, reduce opioid dependence, and reshape how we think about value in medicine.