About this episode
In this episode of the Healthy Enterprise podcast, Kevin Harris, President of CureMetrix, shares his journey in tech and the co-founding of CureMetrix, a company using AI to improve breast cancer detection through mammography. He discusses the role of breast arterial calcifications in health, the integration of AI in radiology, and the regulatory and cultural challenges of advancing AI in healthcare. Kevin also highlights leadership, mentorship, education, and strategies for growing a successful healthcare technology company, as well as the evolving opportunities AI brings to women’s health and healthcare professionals.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to AI in Healthcare03:49 The Genesis of CureMetrix09:10 Challenges in Mammography14:58 Innovations in Breast Cancer Detection21:10 Leadership and Team Dynamics at CureMetrix26:19 Building a Professional Culture27:37 Challenges in AI Adoption31:24 Navigating Regulatory Hurdles34:40 Sales Strategies in a Niche Market39:02 AI's Role in Women's Healthcare42:04 Opportunities in Healthcare CareersGuest Information:Guest's Name: Kevin HarrisGuest's Title/Position: President and co-founder Guest's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindavidharris/Company / Affiliation: CureMetrix https://curemetrix.com/Guest's Bio: Kevin Harris is the President and co-founder of CureMetrix. With over 25 years of leadership experience, Harris brings a demonstrated track record of success with particular expertise in new product ideation, implementation, market creation, and launch. As a strategic leader with deep operational expertise, Harris has led companies from inception through fundraising and mergers and acquisitions. At CureMetrix, Harris is responsible for envisioning the AI-based products and services tied to breast cancer and breast arterial calcifications detection that are the foundation of the company’s business and are the first of their kind in the world.Takeaways:Kevin Harris has over 35 years of experience in technology.CureMetrix was founded to leverage AI in healthcare.The company focuses on improving mammography outcomes.Breast arterial calcifications can indicate serious health issues.AI can help reduce false positives in mammography.CureMetrix's software provides valuable insights to radiologists.Collaboration with data scientists is crucial for innovation.Building a strong team and mentorship is key to success.Understanding the healthcare landscape is essential for leaders.Patient outcomes can be significantly improved with AI. Building
