Why fixing inefficiencies is the key to healthcare innovation

Dr. Costas Fantis is an accomplished and innovative leader in the field of digital health and neurosurgery. He is the founder and CEO of Encode Health. Dr. Fantis's medical career is distinguished by a profound commitment to merging cutting-edge technology with clinical expertise to revolutionize healthcare delivery. As a medically trained doctor with a specialist interest in neurosurgery, he completed his degree in Neurosurgery with outstanding achievement. During his time at Buckingham University in the UK, Dr. Fantis conducted pivotal research on the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in neurosurgery, particularly in the areas of molecular diagnostics and AI in gliomas. His work in this field has garnered recognition and led to presentations at esteemed conferences such as the Society of British Neurosurgeons. Prior to founding Encode Health, Dr. Fantis held the role of lead surgical officer at Touch Surgery in London. There, he pioneered the innovative use of app-based platforms to teach surgery, collaborating with world-renowned surgeons and medical device corporations to create accessible, animated guides that have trained surgeons globally. Dr. Fantis has also contributed significantly to gynecology through his work at Dr. Morton's, where he facilitated remote consultations in both primary and secondary care. His entrepreneurial spirit was evident earlier in his career when he founded and operated the largest medical summer school, providing guidance to aspiring medical students. Driven by a vision to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes through digital solutions and AI, Dr. Fantis continues to push the boundaries of medical innovation. His dynamic career and unwavering dedication make him a trailblazer in the integration of technology in medicine.

Jan Kamiński is the Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer at Momentum, where he partners with founders and innovators to turn ambitious ideas into scalable, compliant, and impactful digital products. He leads with a simple belief: technology should elevate humanity—helping health tech companies across the US and Europe bring medical breakthroughs to market through accessible, secure, and user-friendly software. On Keep IT Healthy, Jan brings that same energy to every conversation: curious, honest, and always focused on what moves the needle in real-world healthcare.