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Mental Health
AI In Healthcare
Women's Health
Somx
Empathy
Breastmilk Microbiome
Boobybiome
Digital Health
Gut Health
C-Section
Antibiotics
Therapy
Telemedicine
Cybersecurity
Huw Penson
Generative AI
Amber Therapeutics
Judgment
James Somauroo
Jessica Smith

Like normal healthtech news but, you know, not boring. The team at SomX bring you the audio version of the weekly Healthtech Pigeon newsletter - a panel show with journalists, VCs, podcasters, entrepreneurs, execs and those with a strong opinion to make things interesting. Regular hosts and guests are Dr James Somauroo, Jessica Smith, Belle Taylor, Huw Penson, Jess Farmery from the SomX team. ๐Ÿฆ G... more

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SomXโ€™s Jessica Somauroo and Nick Prentice, healthcare strategist, dive into this week's healthtech news.

00:00 - Intro

05:40 - NHS launches virtual hospital

23:05 - Lauxera Capital closes โ‚ฌ400M health tech fund, bets big on European innovation goi... more

SomXโ€™s Jessica Somauroo and James Somauroo dive into this week's healthtech news.

00:00 - Intro

18:40 - NHS launches virtual hospital

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SomXโ€™s Jessica Somauroo and Belle Taylor dive into this week's healthtech news with help from Whereby's Niki Loboda and Hannah Jelliman

00:00 - Intro

02:44 - The State of Virtual Care

33:43 - Worldโ€™s Top HealthTech Companies of 2025

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SomXโ€™s Jessica Somauroo and James Somauroo dive into this week's healthtech news with help from BoobyBiome's Lydia Mapstone.

00:00 - Intro

02:08 - British startup BoobyBiome raises โ‚ฌ2.8 million for infant health with breast milk microbiome breakthr... more

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Lydia Mapstone
Co-founder of BoobyBiome
BoobyBiome
Episode: What are the benefits of the breast milk microbiome?
Dr. Laura Falvey
Executive Clinical Director at Reset Health, former NHS doctor focusing on clinical strategy and innovation.
Reset Health
Episode: Tackling the stigma around obesity
Steve Roest
CEO and founder of PocDoc
PocDoc
Episode: How can we see real scale in the NHS?
Dr. Fahmid Chowdhury
Consultant radiologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Episode: How is AI helping to speed up diagnosis?
Tom Hardie
Senior Improvement Fellow at The Health Foundation
The Health Foundation
Episode: How to effectively tackle digital exclusion in healthcare
Katie Baker
Director of Operations at Tandem Health, former NHS GP and health tech advocate
Tandem Health
Episode: Ambient scribes: Are they or aren't they a medical device?
Tjasa Zajc
Health tech journalist, speaker, and host of the Faces of Digital Health podcast.
Faces of Digital Health
Episode: Rich data collection is the backbone of healthcare
Amy Thomas
Account director and PR lead at SomX, with a background in science communications.
SomX
Episode: Rich data collection is the backbone of healthcare
Dr. Rosie Scott
Co-founder and medical director of Definition Health, a digital health platform focused on supporting surgical patients.
Definition Health
Episode: Why we must prioritise homegrown innovations

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Amy Thomas
Co-host with a background in science communications and health tech PR.
Belle Taylor
Co-host and contributor on health tech discussions involved with the Healthtech Pigeon team.
Jessica Smith
Co-host and journalist with insights on health technology and media.

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What do we lose as virtual healthcare becomes the norm?
Q: What are the implications of the NHS's new virtual hospital?
The virtual hospital aims to reduce waiting times and improve access to specialist care through remote consultations, but there are concerns about its impact on the quality of patient interactions.
What are the benefits of the breast milk microbiome?
Q: What is the fundamental idea of BoobyBiome and in that story, what were the bits that you think really grabbed investors?
Lydia explains that BoobyBiome addresses the under-researched area of breast milk microbiomes, emphasizing the importance of understanding its components and how they affect infant health, which intrigued investors.
How do healthcare professionals truly feel about digital health?
Q: What role should healthcare professionals have in technology decision-making?
Healthcare professionals should be involved in the entire process of designing, procuring, and implementing technology to ensure it meets their needs effectively.
How do healthcare professionals truly feel about digital health?
Q: What does the BMJ Commission report tell us?
The report reveals that while many healthcare professionals see improvements in care quality due to digital technologies, there are concerns about increased workloads and the overall effectiveness of these technologies.
Why healthtech regulation is sexy
Q: How did you go about finding the right expertise and identifying what the right pathway would be to be able to do this quicker and cheaper?
We had to rethink the entire game and executed unique strategies to achieve certification at a fraction of the cost.

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The content revolves around various facets of health technology, engaging discussions include the integration of AI in healthcare, the implications of NHS policies, and innovations directed at improving patient outcomes. Frequent topics encompass cutting-edge advancements in medical technologies, the challenges facing health tech startups, and the ethical considerations surrounding digital health practices. Unique insights into the healthcare landscape are provided by a mix of industry experts, including clinicians, entrepreneurs, and health tech reporters, making the discussions vibrant and accessible for listeners who appreciate a blend of professional knowledge and casual conversation.

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2. Dr. Laura Falvey
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4. Dr. Fahmid Chowdhury
5. Tom Hardie
6. Katie Baker
7. Tjasa Zajc
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