Full-body MRIs are a controversial and expensive screening tool that some believe could revolutionize early cancer detection, while others worry they create unnecessary anxiety and waste medical resources.
In this episode, we dive deep into this debate with Emi Gal, founder & CEO of Ezra, who is using AI to make full-body MRI screening faster, more accessible, and more accurate.
We cover:
🏥 What are full-body MRI scans, and how they're being used today
💰 The current costs and insurance coverage challenges of preventative MRI screening
🔬 Why medical societies don't currently endorse full-body MRI scans (and if they ever will)
🧬 How full-body MRIs compare to other cancer diagnostics like liquid biopsy
🤖 The role of AI in enhancing image quality and translating medical reports
🔄 The importance of longitudinal monitoring for certain medical findings
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About our guest:
Emi Gal is a software engineer and entrepreneur working at the intersection of AI and healthcare. He's currently the Founder & CEO of Ezra, an AI healthcare company that has created a new way to screen for cancer using a full body MRI powered by AI.
Prior to Ezra, Emi was the Founder & CEO of Brainient, an advertising technology company he started at age 19. Brainient became the largest video ad server in Europe and was acquired by Teads in 2016, where Emi spent two years as CEO of Teads Studio helping grow the company to nearly $1 billion in revenue.
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Show notes:
- Emi's Longevity Protocol
- Interested in trying the full-body scan? Listeners can use the promo code HOH250 for $250 off your scan. Note: Heart of Healthcare is not affiliated with Ezra and receives no compensation for this code.
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🙏 Thanks to Flexpa for sponsoring this episode. Flexpa is refactoring healthcare. Connect to 300+ health plans through a single, secure integration to access patient-consented, identified claims data instantly.
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