Welcome to episode 191 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.

Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in the United States and Europe.

Today’s guest is Daniel Feller, Director of Data Science at Rightway Healthcare in New York. Founded in 2017, Rightway Healthcare is a technology and services company radically simplifying the healthcare experience for clients and members. Rightway provides members with the support, advocacy and technology, helping navigate them to the highest quality, most cost-efficient doctors and facilities for their care. This optimization and guidance helps simplify healthcare for members and reduce healthcare costs for organizations.

Earlier this week, Rightway announced that they have raised $100 million in Series C financing at a valuation of $1.1 billion. This funding will enable Rightway to dramatically accelerate its care navigation and pharmacy services solutions to optimize healthcare experiences for members and clients. It will also advance their RightwayRx platform, which is a member-centric pharmacy services platform that connects innovative technology, clinical experts and an unlocked supply chain to reduce employer pharmacy spend.

In the episode,  Daniel will tell you about:

Rightway’s impact in the Healthcare sector

Interesting projects the Data Science team are working on

Transitioning from academia into industry

Building an AI expert system for doctors

Exciting opportunities & Plans for further growth

Why Rightway is a Great place to work

To find out more about Daniel and Rightway Healthcare, check out the website www.rightwayhealthcare.com or follow them on Twitter @rightwayhc. You can also connect with Daniel on Linkedin.

What did you think of Daniel’s podcast? Where do you see the future of AI and Data Science in the Healthcare industry heading in the next few years? We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode, so please leave a comment below.

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