From Physician to Healthcare Tech Entrepreneur with Ashish Mandavia

In this episode of Leaders in Medical Billing, Chanie Gluck interviews Ashish Mandavia, a trained physician and now CEO and co-founder of Sohar Health. Ashish shares his journey from practicing psychiatry to becoming a healthcare tech entrepreneur, discussing the motivations behind his career shift and the challenges he faced in the process. He explores systemic issues in healthcare that motivated him to innovate, particularly focusing on revenue cycle management (RCM) and the need for better technology in this space. The conversation also delves into differences in healthcare systems between the U.S. and Europe, the impact of AI on healthcare, and the future of preventative care.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - 02:00 - Introduction by Chanie Gluck, overview of the podcast.
• 02:01 - 05:00 - Introduction of guest Ashish Mandavia and his background.
• 05:01 - 10:00 - Ashish’s journey from practicing psychiatry to entering healthcare tech.
• 10:01 - 15:00 - Challenges in the U.S. healthcare system and Ashish's motivation to innovate.
• 15:01 - 20:00 - Discussion on revenue cycle management (RCM) and why physicians avoid taking insurance patients.
• 20:01 - 25:00 - Overview of Sohar Health’s solutions for automating RCM processes.
• 25:01 - 30:00 - Importance of accuracy in RCM and the role of AI in improving healthcare processes.
• 30:01 - 35:00 - Future of Sohar Health and broader healthcare industry trends.
• 35:01 - 40:00 - Ashish’s perspective on AI and preventative care in healthcare.
• 40:01 - 45:00 - Closing thoughts, upcoming conferences, and where to find Sohar Health.