#518 - Dr. Kit Kieling, Chief Medical Information Officer at SmarterDx

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Dr. Kit Kieling, Chief Medical Information Officer at SmarterDx. What you’ll get out of this episode:Career Pivot Sparked by Adversity: A heart condition derailed Dr. Kieling's dream of becoming a fighter pilot, redirecting him toward a meaningful career in medicine.Clinical and Strategic Experience: He served over a decade in military medicine, later co-founding a health tech startup acquired before joining SmarterDx.Real AI, Not Just Buzzwords: He praises SmarterDx for building AI that mirrors clinical reasoning—going beyond slide-deck hype to actual hospital impact.Redefining the CMIO Role: At SmarterDx, Kieling amplifies clinical voices across product and strategy, guiding how data empowers care teams.Leveling the Playing Field with AI: He's excited about how AI can counterbalance payer algorithms and eventually support bedside care decision-making. To learn more about SmarterDx: Website https://www.smarterdx.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/smarterdx/ Our sponsors for this episode are: Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/ Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/ Show and Host's Socials: Slice of Healthcare LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/ Jared S Taylor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE? The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.