From Hardware to Ecosystems: The Future of Digital Innovation in Kidney Care

What does it take to truly move MedTech from hardware-driven models to integrated digital ecosystems?
In this episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biointelligence, Len Usvyat speaks with Jaime Osborn, VP of Strategy and Digital Solutions at Fresenius Medical Care, about the transformation underway in digital health.

Jamie shares insights from her work across clinical software, product management, and global digital strategy, including:

• Why the future of MedTech depends on connected digital ecosystems
• How clean, structured data is the foundation for meaningful AI
• Where AI offers quick wins and where it remains overhyped
• Why co-design with clinicians is essential
• How hardware is becoming a commodity while software drives value
• The challenge of scaling pilots into real-world clinical tools
• Designing global solutions with local configurability

This conversation highlights what’s coming next for digital health, and why a digital-first approach matters now more than ever.

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