Ankit Jain, CEO and cofounder of Infinitus Systems, Inc, joins Julie Yoo, a16z Bio + Health general partner, to discuss Infinitus’s work in solving one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges: workforce shortages. Leveraging LLMs and AI voice agents, Infinitus automates repetitive tasks, such as benefits verification and prior authorization, freeing up human talent for higher-value roles. Ankit reflects on the company’s journey—from early proof-of-concept calls to scaling over five million patient-centric interactions—and shares their approach to mitigating the risks of AI errors through layered guardrails.
Hippocratic AI Featured in Becker’s: The Rise of Healthcare AI Agents
Discover how autonomous AI systems are transforming healthcare in Becker’s Hospital Review’s article, “Healthcare AI agents, explained.” Unlike traditional language models, these innovative agents not only answer questions but also plan, execute, and learn from outcomes. With uses in automating prior authorizations and improving patient communications, the potential for operational efficiency is significant. Hippocratic AI, co-founded by Munjal Shah, is at the forefront of deploying safety-focused agents that enhance clinical staff. Explore the impact of AI in healthcare and see how these agents are reshaping patient care.