Global Innovators: Balancing Tradition and Innovation

In our last episode of DOCSF Global Innovators, we stopped in Stockholm to meet Anna-Karin Edstedt Bonamy, a pediatrician turned CEO of Doctrin, one of Europe’s leading digital health platforms.She shares how her clinical frustrations became fuel for a platform that’s transforming healthcare encounters across Sweden and beyond.From reducing friction in digital-first workflows to scaling meaningful conversations between patients and providers, Anna-Karin walks us through Doctrin’s journey to make every care interaction count.Tune in as we explore what happens when medical insight meets mission-driven tech, and why Sweden’s healthcare future might just be a few thoughtful questions away.

In this episode of DOCSF Global Innovators, we travel to Sweden to meet Daniel Forslund, a longtime public servant and one of the driving forces behind the country’s digital health transformation. From his early days at the Ministry of Health to redesigning innovation incentives in the Stockholm region, Daniel has rolled up his sleeves and made things happen across government, policy, and healthcare reform.We explore how Sweden’s decentralized system is reimagining infrastructure, why public-private trust is key to progress, and what it really takes to turn pilot projects into lasting change. It’s a journey filled with insight, idealism, and a few hard-earned lessons for anyone navigating innovation in complex systems.Pack your curiosity and join us in Gothenburg for a front-row seat to Sweden’s digital evolution.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we catch up with Dr. Nick Colyvas, orthopedic surgeon, UCSF professor, and longtime advisor to health tech startups. Drawing from decades of experience at the intersection of surgery and innovation, Dr. Colyvas shares why it's time for robotics to step into the sports medicine arena.He highlights key areas where robotics, navigation, and digital scribes are already making an impact, and explains why the most successful startups are the ones that solve real problems, build viable business models, and persevere through the long road to adoption. Dr. Colyvas also previews his breakout session at DOCSF 2025, where he’ll lead a conversation on the future of soft tissue robotics and surgical innovation. If you're ready to reimagine what’s possible in sports medicine, this episode is a must-listen.

In Episode 10 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we land in Copenhagen to speak with Bogi Eliasen, Director of Health at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS). With a background in political science and a passion for system-level thinking, Bogi offers a wide-angle view on how Denmark became one of the world’s most advanced ecosystems for digital health and preventative care.This episode explores the unique forces that shaped Denmark’s transformation, from early adoption of unified digital health records and public-private research funding to the influence of foundations like Novo Nordisk. Bogi reframes healthcare not as a service, but as the foundation of a stable society, combined with education, economics, climate change, and long-term sustainability.Listeners will hear why Denmark’s population-scale data, decentralized clinical trials, and emphasis on dignity-driven design may serve as a model for the world’s transition to proactive, people-first healthcare.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we sit down with Dr. Illya Bendich, orthopedic surgeon at Washington University in St. Louis, to explore how technology is transforming the operating room. From CT-based robotics that boost accuracy and reduce hip instability to AI-powered tools that enhance patient engagement and clinical efficiency, Dr. Bendich shares real examples of how innovation is improving outcomes and streamlining workflows in his practice.He also previews the breakout session he’ll lead at DOCSF 2025, focused on perioperative tech, surgical planning, and the growing role of data in driving smarter decisions. If you're curious about what digital transformation looks like in a medical practice, this conversation offers a clear look at the future taking shape right now.

In Episode 9 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we make a stop in London to meet Lawrence Tallon, Deputy Chief Executive at Guy's and St Thomas'​ NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK’s largest and most respected healthcare organizations.Lawrence shares his journey through the NHS and what it takes to steer transformation in a system where turbulence is routine and resources are tight. With an eye on digital innovation and deep respect for team culture, he reflects on their flight path, where building trust, empowering clinicians, and leaning into communication matter more than top-down control.This episode offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how one of the NHS’s top leaders navigates complexity with clarity and keeps people at the center of it all.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we catch up with Fabrizio Billi, PhD, Director of Orthopaedic Research at UCLA and the driving force behind the DOCSF Science sessions at DOCSF. Known for translating complex research into conversations that matter, Fabrizio gives us a preview of this year’s elevated “journal club”  with a sharp focus on physical AI.He explores cutting-edge advances in computer vision, wearables, digital twins, and AI-assisted surgery with haptic feedback, technologies that are quickly moving from the lab to the clinic. Fabrizio also reflects on the evolving journey of digital adoption in orthopedics and what it takes to keep innovation real, impactful, and grounded in patient outcomes.If you're looking for a thoughtful, future-forward take on the science behind the tech, this episode is for you.

In Episode 8 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we travel to Toulouse to meet Loic Lagarde, Director of the historic Pasteur Clinic, where he is leading transformation at a 140-year-old healthcare institution, without losing touch with its legacy.Loic balances tradition and innovation by staying close to his team and encouraging collaboration instead of top-down orders. He shares ideas like using pre-surgery hotel stays to improve clinic flow and explains how clear communication helps him build trust with physician-shareholders.With insights on leadership, empathy, and thoughtful technology adoption, this episode spotlights the human side of sustainable change.

In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we talk with Dr. Alexander Sah, orthopedic surgeon and co-director of the Institute for Joint Restoration in Fremont, California. Dr. Sah shares how he successfully integrated three real-world technologies, OrthoGrid, TMINI handheld robotics, and Ospitek’s OR intelligence platform, into his surgical workflow, improving accuracy, efficiency, and team engagement.He reflects on what makes adoption work: simplicity, genuine problem-solving, and minimal disruption to existing routines. Looking ahead, Dr. Sah sees a future where technology plays a growing role in revision surgeries and infection control. He’ll lead a session at DOCSF 2025 focused on making technology work in the OR. Don’t miss this hands-on perspective on real innovation in action.

In Episode 7 of DOCSF Global Innovators, we touch down in Singapore to meet Diomedes Kastanis, CTO of Microsoft Asia Pacific, and a systems thinker navigating one of the world’s most dynamic tech landscapes.Set against the backdrop of Southeast Asia’s rapid digital leap, Diomedes shares why the future of healthcare hinges on strategic reinvention, not just smarter tools. He explores how AI-powered simulation transforms decision-making, why intuitive interfaces are the key for mass adoption, and how emerging economies are surging forward by leapfrogging legacy systems.With lessons on data governance, digital twins, and the psychology of change, this episode offers a peek at what it takes to lead healthcare transformation.