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2 million neurons die every minute during a stroke. AI just changed that.
Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose just flipped the script on stroke care.
They’re the first Bay Area hospital to deploy Lumina 3D, an AI system by RapidAI that transforms standard CT scans into detailed 3D brain and neck vessel maps. The game changer? It cuts image processing time by 24 minutes.
24 minutes = 48 million neurons saved. 🧠
Think about what this means:
• Stroke teams can see blood clots instantly
• Neurosurgeons get crystal clear vessel roadmaps
• Decisions that took half an hour now happen in minutes
• Rural hospitals can match urban stroke centers with this tech
Here’s what struck me most: This isn’t some far off promise. It launched March 30, 2026. It’s live. Right now. Saving brains in real time.
The broader implications are massive. If one AI tool can save 48 million neurons per patient, imagine what happens when every emergency department has this capability. We’re not just treating strokes faster, we’re preventing disabilities that would have been inevitable just months ago.
But here’s my question for healthcare leaders:
If the technology exists TODAY to save 48 million neurons in 24 minutes, why isn’t it in every hospital tomorrow?
Is it cost? Training? Fear of AI? Or are we just moving too slowly while patients lose brain function?
The neurons don’t wait for our committees to decide.
♻️ Repost if every stroke center should have AI vessel imaging NOW
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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.
