The Tech Trek

The Startup Tackling Healthcare’s Hardest Problems

In The Tech Trek, Troy Astorino, Co-founder and CTO of PicnicHealth, explores how AI is finally tackling one of healthcare and clinical research’s most stubborn challenges: fragmented medical records. By unifying disparate health data into complete patient journeys, pairing automation with expert oversight, and minimizing friction for patients and study participants, this model improves both care and clinical research.

From why interoperability has failed despite decades of effort, to how FDA guidance is shaping the future of medical AI, Troy shares what it takes to make systems that don’t just work in theory, but in practice. Listen to the full episode to see how a patient-first, AI-powered approach is transforming healthcare data.