In this episode, Jason Schifman sits down with Andrew Ritter, CEO of Cairns Health, to discuss innovative solutions in senior care and patient engagement. Andrew shares his journey from founding Ritter Pharmaceuticals to leading Cairns Health, a company dedicated to enhancing care through digital tools like Luna, a proactive health companion. Tune in to learn about the role of technology in home health care, the challenges of patient engagement, and how Luna is transforming the patient-caregiver relationship.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction to the podcast and guest
• (00:29) Andrew Ritter’s background in healthcare and technology
• (02:20) Transition from biotech to digital healthcare
• (05:01) Introduction to Luna: The digital care companion
• (08:03) Real-time monitoring and assessments with Luna
• (10:09) Reducing healthcare risks through predictive data
• (13:03) How Luna fits into home care and senior care models
• (15:52) Case studies: Vitality and Alzheimer's patient focus
• (19:36) Challenges in scaling digital solutions for healthcare
• (22:29) The future of healthcare technology and Luna’s impact
• (27:02) The potential for AI and voice recognition in senior care
• (29:47) Competitive landscape and Cairns Health's unique approach
• (32:05) The vision for the next 3-5 years in digital health

Key Takeaways:

• Proactive Patient Engagement: Luna serves as a digital companion that provides proactive health monitoring and communication between patients, caregivers, and providers, improving care and reducing caregiver burden.
• Predictive Healthcare: By using advanced radar technology and AI, Luna helps predict potential health issues before they become critical, allowing for timely intervention.
• Empowering Patients: Luna enables patients, particularly seniors, to take an active role in managing their healthcare through easy-to-use digital tools that enhance communication and care plan adherence.
• Future of Healthcare Tech: The vision for digital healthcare is expanding beyond basic monitoring, aiming to create a comprehensive system where all health data is integrated to predict and prevent potential issues.

About the Guest:

Andrew Ritter, CEO of Cairns Health, shared his journey from biotech to digital healthcare. Through Luna, an autonomous radar system for non-intrusive patient monitoring, improving patient outcomes, and reducing the burden on caregivers, reshaping the future of healthcare.

Resources:

• Scale Community⁠ https://www.scale-community.com/⁠
• Andrew Ritter ⁠linkedin.com/in/andrewritter⁠

Healthcare, Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare Trends, Roy Bejarano, Jason Schifman, Healthcare Innovations, Healthcare Industry Insights, , Senior Care, Patient Engagement, Remote Monitoring, Digital Health, Healthcare Technology, Luna, AI in Healthcare, Senior Living, Home Care Technology