In this episode, we welcome Amber Nigam, the co-founder and CEO of basys.ai, an AI-driven startup cutting through the red tape of healthcare by streamlining prior authorization and utilization management.
Amber shares his journey from studying computer science to founding basys.ai, which uses AI to help providers deliver higher-quality care. Backed by the Mayo Clinic and MIT, and featured in Forbes, basys.ai is leading the charge in healthcare innovation. We discuss how AI is being used to align incentives between healthcare providers and insurers, creating a more objective system that benefits both patients and professionals. Amber also highlights the importance of transparency and how basys.ai is helping to bridge gaps between key stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem. Join us for an engaging conversation on how technology is driving smarter, faster healthcare solutions.
Timestamps:
1:00: Intro about Amber’s introduction to entrepreneurship
4:00: Turning subjectivity into objectivity in healthcare
9:00: Addressing healthcare’s misaligned incentives
11:00: Transparency in prior authorization
16:00: The key KPI of reducing provider burdens
21:20: Amber’s approach to team building
27:20: Building collaborations with insurers
29:30: Where is basys.ai going?
31:40: Amber’s advice for healthcare innovators