Former US Surgeon General Jerome Adams has joined Eko Health as a distinguished medical advisor to support AI-powered cardiac and pulmonary detection technologies.
Key Details
- 1Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, FASA, appointed as medical advisor for Eko Health.
- 2Eko develops AI-powered digital stethoscope technology for cardiovascular and pulmonary disease detection.
- 3Adams brings clinical, public health, and policy experience to the company.
- 4His appointment coincides with Eko's rapid growth and emphasis on early disease detection.
Why It Matters
Leadership involvement from a high-profile medical expert like Dr. Adams highlights the growing acceptance and importance of AI-powered diagnostic tools in frontline healthcare. It may help accelerate adoption and policy support for digital auscultation technologies.
Source
Cardiovascular Business
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