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24,000 doctors just got AI assistants. This changes everything.
Kaiser Permanente just pulled off something that seemed impossible two years ago.
They deployed Abridge’s AI documentation system across 40 hospitals and 600+ medical offices. Not a pilot. Not a test. Full production across their entire system.
This is healthcare’s iPhone moment. 📱
Think about what just happened here:
• 24,000 physicians now have AI capturing every patient conversation
• Real-time note generation in 14+ languages
• Support across 50+ specialties
• Seamless EHR integration
But here’s what really matters:
Physicians are getting back over an hour of their day. That’s an hour not spent on documentation. An hour returned to patient care. An hour reclaimed from burnout.
The implications are staggering.
When the largest integrated health system in America moves from testing to full deployment, it sends a clear message: AI in healthcare isn’t coming. It’s here.
Every other health system now faces a choice:
1. Deploy AI at scale and compete
2. Watch their best clinicians leave for systems that value their time
This isn’t about replacing doctors. It’s about giving them superpowers.
Imagine a world where:
• Doctors maintain eye contact during visits
• Medical errors from poor documentation plummet
• Physician burnout becomes manageable
• Patient satisfaction scores soar
We’re watching healthcare transform in real time.
The question isn’t whether your organization will adopt AI scribes.
The question is whether you’ll lead or follow.
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Jonathan Govette is a seasoned healthcare and technology executive with more than two decades of experience building, scaling, and advising digital health companies. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oatmeal Health, an AI-driven Lung Cancer Screening and Diagnostics company focused on expanding access to early detection for underrepresented populations, particularly patients served by Federally Qualified Health Centers and value-based health plans.
With a background in engineering, product development, and strategic partnerships, Jonathan has founded and led multiple health technology ventures across clinical care delivery, regulated medical software, and AI-enabled diagnostics. His work sits at the intersection of medicine, technology, and health equity, with a consistent focus on translating complex clinical problems into scalable, real-world solutions.
Jonathan has spent much of his professional life dedicated to improving outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities. He has designed and implemented frameworks that align clinical quality, reimbursement, and technology to sustainably advance health equity at scale. This mission is deeply personal and informs his leadership philosophy and long-term vision for healthcare transformation.
In addition to his operating experience, Jonathan is an author and long-time writer in the healthcare domain, with over 20 years of published work covering digital health, medical innovation, and healthcare systems. He is a frequent mentor to early-stage founders and regularly advises startups on product strategy, partnerships, and go-to-market execution in regulated healthcare environments.
Before entering industry full-time, Jonathan nearly pursued a career in medicine with an early path toward cardiothoracic surgery, an experience that continues to shape his clinical perspective and respect for frontline care delivery.
CEO | Oatmeal Health | AI Lung Cancer Startup | Engineer | Writer | Almost Became a Doctor (Cardiac Thoracic Surgeon) | 3x Health Tech Founder | Startup Mentor | Follow to share what I’ve learned along the way.
