Co-founder of Medicai, serial technology entrepreneur. Andrei has over 15 years of experience in healthcare & technology. He graduated in Computer Science with a specialization in Computer Vision & AI and started his first company in 2007 while still a student.
Andrei worked with and founded several healthcare technology startups. His expertise is at the intersection between deep technology and healthcare.
Articles written by Andrei Blaj
Case Studies
May 29, 2023
Want to learn more about how other doctors and healthcare providers are using Medicai to save time, increase patient engagement, and more? Check out our library of case studies.
5 Benefits of Interoperability in Healthcare Systems
November 30, 2022
The capacity of different systems, devices, applications, or products to connect and communicate in a coordinated manner without needing any help from the end user is known as interoperability. Regardless of its author or origin, interoperable components can perform functions including data access, data transmission,...
How Patients Benefit From Wearable Technology
April 27, 2022
While wearable technology may seem like a concept of the future, it’s actually already integrated into our normal lives. Consider smartwatches or fitness trackers; people worldwide use these devices to track data such as heart rate, daily fitness, and even sleep patterns. So, what if the same logic for these devices...
5 Reasons Patients Resist Telemedicine & How to Overcome Objections
March 30, 2022
While telemedicine was introduced during the height of the pandemic, it has become widely adopted by healthcare practices worldwide even today. Although thousands of patients have already seen the benefits that telemedicine can bring, some are still hesitant to adopt the technology. So, what’s the reason for this...
Telehealth 3.0: What's Next for Virtual Healthcare?
March 23, 2022
In 2020, telehealth took root in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During its introductory phase, telehealth was primarily about speed. Patients hadn’t met with their providers in quite some time, so telehealth platforms were primarily used to play catch-up and quickly move through patients. Now, two years later,...
How to Avoid Physician Burnout
February 9, 2022
Most professionals experience some level of burnout in their careers, leaving them unmotivated and exhausted in roles that once excited them. While burnout is most often associated with 9-5 desk jobs, it can happen in any profession, including healthcare. Especially in the last few years, thousands of physicians have...
Helping Older Patients Navigate New Tech Devices
February 2, 2022
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic launched the world into all things remote, healthcare providers have eagerly adopted telehealth in addition to countless other new tech devices. While for many patients, these technologies are welcome, making healthcare more accessible and convenient for patients. For others -...
Why You Need a Second Opinion: Misuse of Healthcare
January 19, 2022
The healthcare industry is far from perfect. As providers are human, just like everyone else, human error is a factor, and mistakes can happen in patient care. Even beyond human error, some physicians may misuse healthcare resources, resulting in increased healthcare costs and possibly harming patients. As a patient,...
