Clarity Through Technology: Imaging Innovation for Women’s Health with Kevin Harris

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 Healthcare
03:49 The Genesis of CureMetrix
09:10 Challenges in Mammography
14:58 Innovations in Breast Cancer Detection
21:10 Leadership and Team Dynamics at CureMetrix
26:19 Building a Professional Culture
27:37 Challenges in AI Adoption
31:24 Navigating Regulatory Hurdles
34:40 Sales Strategies in a Niche Market
39:02 AI's Role in Women's Healthcare
42:04 Opportunities in Healthcare Careers

Guest Information:

• Guest's Name: Kevin Harris
• Guest'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 a company culture of professionalism reduces drama.
• AI is perceived as a tool rather than a replacement for doctors.
• AI operates consistently without human limitations.
• Regulatory challenges are significant in bringing AI to market.
• Sales strategies must target the right decision-makers in healthcare.
• Education is crucial for the adoption of AI in healthcare.
• AI can help radiologists focus on more critical cases.
• There are opportunities to automate certain healthcare tasks safely.
• AI can assist in pre-reading medical images to save time.
• The healthcare system needs to improve public education on health issues.