Sept. 29, 2022

Physician Founded Ep. 14: Dr. Harvey Hawes Pt. 2

Physician Founded Ep. 14: Dr. Harvey Hawes Pt. 2

When you think of scaling up medical innovation, think of LHS Labs!
This time around, on part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Harvey Hawes, find out about the inception of LHS Labs and what they aim to do. Dr. Harvey also sheds light on the need for healt...

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When you think of scaling up medical innovation, think of LHS Labs!

This time around, on part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Harvey Hawes, find out about the inception of LHS Labs and what they aim to do. Dr. Harvey also sheds light on the need for healthcare infrastructures to adapt to new models of technological advancements, and how LHS Labs plan to work in alliance with healthcare systems around the world to provide scalable solutions and improve the quality of care provided to the public.

 

Timestamps: 

1:29 - 6:19 - Harvey elaborates on his aim to develop the medical learning systems in addition to charity and aid to bring healthcare systems around the world up to an acceptable standard of care.

6:30 - 13:55 - The effect of COVID on the demand of ventilators across healthcare systems around the world; and how Harvey and his team began a conversation which eventually led to the beginning of LHS Labs.

13:55 - 18:20 - The conundrum of tackling complex problems in a largely conservative healthcare system, and how LHS Labs aims to change that by offering innovative solutions that cover all bases.

18:20 - 26:25 - Harvey explains how procurement for medical equipment works, and what new manufacturers and designers must keep in mind while developing new technologies for healthcare systems.

26:25 - 30:05 - Abandoning the frugal mindset of building a new start-up, and bringing in interdisciplinary experts to create meaningful impact in the healthcare system.

30:05 - 32:22 - How LHS Labs plan to scale up their business model to other countries by forming alliances and products that cater to the specific needs of the country they’re working with.