In this episode of The Healthcare Theory, we’re joined by Jason Sager, founder of Sagely Health, and Ariana Paness to discuss their groundbreaking work in transforming cancer care.
Sagely Health addresses a critical gap in the healthcare system: the lack of visibility into drugs and clinical trials that target new genetic mutations. Even when a perfect treatment exists, many patients and providers remain unaware of these options. We explore how their platform leverages AI-driven clinical decision support to bridge this knowledge gap, connect patients with life-saving therapies, and empower oncologists to deliver personalized care. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of precision oncology and the challenges of navigating innovation in cancer treatment.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Podcast and guest introduction
01:05 – Jason’s journey from oncology to founding Sagely Health
02:06 – Ariana’s background and role as a patient advocate
03:37 – The problem: lack of visibility into genetic-specific treatments
05:00 – How Sagely Health uses co-ops to bridge gaps in care
07:26 – Standard of care and its limitations for cancer patients
10:25 – Insights from patient interactions and addressing care gaps
13:41 – Tools and AI used to refine clinical trial searches
18:22 – How Sagely Health empowers patients and collaborates with providers
25:03 – Why Sagely Health chose a direct-to-consumer approach
28:18 – The future of Sagely Health: AI-driven scale and patient focus