AI in Action: Beyondbmi at the Smart Health Summit 2025
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Introduction
Yesterday, 19 September, Beyondbmi had the privilege of participating in the Business Post Smart Health Summit at Croke Park, Dublin. The event brought together healthcare innovators, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and policymakers under the theme: “Transforming Ireland’s healthcare with technology at the core.”
Our VP of Product and Technology, Brian Long, joined the panel “Real World AI: Fast wins and cost savings” alongside leaders from Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), NDRC, MedWrite, and more.
Key Takeaways from the Panel
AI is about impact, not hype
Across the discussion, speakers emphasized that AI in healthcare must be measured by value and patient outcomes rather than technology for technology’s sake.
Reducing the administrative burden
Brian shared Beyondbmi’s work in co-developing AI tools with clinicians. By building templates and adaptive language models tailored to doctors, dietitians, and psychologists, AI can automate routine tasks, saving time and allowing clinicians to focus on care.
The importance of high-quality data
AI is only as good as the data behind it. Discussions covered how data ingestion, transformation, and anomaly detection can prevent costly bottlenecks and ensure safe, scalable systems.
Collaboration and regulation
Institutions like Enterprise Ireland and the Health Service Executive (HSE) were highlighted as key players in ensuring innovation translates into real-world adoption. Startups need early feedback loops, regulatory clarity, and access to pilot programs in healthcare settings.
Trust, governance, and patient focus
From clinician oversight to transparent reporting, governance emerged as essential. Trust can only be built if AI tools demonstrate safety, accuracy, and respect for both clinicians’ workflows and patients’ journeys.
Looking Ahead
The panel closed with future-looking reflections: from the promise of wearables and personalized medical devices to the potential elimination of data silos. While challenges remain, the momentum for AI-driven healthcare in Ireland is clear.
At Beyondbmi, we are proud to contribute to this journey, partnering with clinicians, patients, and institutions to build solutions that work in practice, not just in theory.
Conclusion
Events like the Smart Health Summit are vital for sparking collaboration across sectors. We’re excited to keep the conversation going and continue building tools that give clinicians more time with their patients, where real impact is made.
