The Future of Healthcare, with Duncan Weatherston

Metric Stack

In this episode of the Metric Stack Podcast - a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of healthcare and information technology - hosts Allan Wille and Lauren Thibodeau sit down with Duncan Weatherston, CEO of Smile Digital Health, a health data platform. Duncan talks about his company’s mission to transform global healthcare through innovative data sharing and interoperability. We learn about the origins and growth of Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), a set of rules for exchanging electronic health care data, and why this standard is key to revolutionizing the way healthcare information is shared.

Throughout, Duncan's passion for information technology and optimism for the future of healthcare shines through. He describes the monumental task of establishing universal terminology and standards for sharing information, comparing it to the birth and evolution of the internet. He also shares his excitement about Smile Digital Health's pivotal role in this information revolution and the impact it will have on healthcare accessibility.

We learn how health facilities in North America and Europe are using innovative technologies to break down data silos and improve patient outcomes, while positively moving the needle on metrics like cost and patient satisfaction.

When asked about the future, Duncan believes the convergence of medical knowledge, large language models and patient data will create a system that allows consumers to manage their health just like they manage their banking, with a mobile app. The result - better access to healthcare for everyone.