Although the latest Debunked Podcast didn’t devolve into an Eminem rap, the discussion between MedCity News Editor-in-Chief Arundhati Parmar and Samir Batra, managing partner of HIP (Health Innovation Pitch) focused on the many iterations of AI and the need for validation to demonstrate the capabilities and limitations of each tech company’s offering.
The discussions also highlighted the impact of the Trump administration’s move to cut funding for NIH staff and grants and how that could play out at universities. With government grants off the table for healthcare startups looking for funding options, Batra offered an overview of funding alternatives for these companies.
The podcast hosts also shared their thoughts about the deal to sell Walgreens Boots Alliance.