The Metabolic Majlis
The Metabolic Majlis
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Welcome to The Metabolic Majlis—where conversations on health, longevity, and cutting-edge health tech come alive. Join us as we connect with thought leaders from around the world and the region to explore the ever-evolving landscape of metabolic health. From groundbreaking science to real-world insights, this is your space to rethink, reimagine, and redefine what it means to live well.
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The podcast delves into critical topics such as metabolic health, healthcare technology, and longevity, with episodes focusing on AI's limits in healthcare, insights from astronauts on innovation, and the significance of traditional decision-making forums like the majlis for healthcare change in the GCC region.
Welcome to The Metabolic Majlis—where conversations on health, longevity, and cutting-edge health tech come alive. Join us as we connect with thought leaders from around the world and the region to explore the ever-evolving landscape of metabolic health. From groundbreaking science to real-world insights, this is your space to rethink, reimagine, and redefine what it means to live well.
In this episode of The Metabolic Majlis, Ali Hashemi sits down with Ali Parsa— father, entrepreneur, former CEO of Babylon Health, and founder of Quadrivia AI — to dissect healthcare’s biggest challenges. They explore AI’s promise (and pitfalls) in clinical practice, how payment models shape innovation, and what it takes to serve millions rather than privileged ones. Join us for a candid, insightful conversation about building a better, more equitable future for health.
00:39 Ali Parsa’s Background & Perspective
01:43 Why Early AI Implementations Failed
03:28 Resilience, Risk-Taking & Persian Tea
05:23 Government Cycles & The Unpredictability of AI
07:45 AI’s Promise vs. Its Dangers in Healthcare
10:02 Expanding Supply: Elastic Labor Through AI
19:34 Insurance Complexities & Payment Structures
24:00 Regulatory Gaps & Government’s Role
31:26 When VCs Help—and When They Hurt
35:48 Building ‘Human + AI’ Infrastructure
40:57 Owning the Entire Care Continuum
45:03 Scaling to Millions with AI
49:57 Healthcare for the Many
56:51 Final Thoughts
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