Muthu Alagappan, Counsel Health | theCUBE + NYSE Wired: AI Agent Conference 2025

In this episode of theCUBE, Dr. Muthu Alagappan, founder and CEO of Counsel Health, discusses the pioneering intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare during the AI Agent Conference 2025. Hosted by John Furrier, the conversation delves into Counsel Health's mission of enhancing healthcare access through AI-powered asynchronous care models. Dr. Alagappan shares insights derived from his extensive experience in academic health systems, emphasizing the company's goal to alleviate the constraints in healthcare resources by combining AI with human expertise. He elaborates on how Counsel Health aims to provide instant, personalized care comparable to having a doctor readily available, revolutionizing the traditional doctor-patient dynamic. The episode explores various transformative aspects of AI in healthcare, including improved patient capacity management and potential cost reductions, aiming for a more abundant healthcare experience worldwide.

• Overview of Counsel Health and its objectives in transforming healthcare access.
• The role of AI in providing asynchronous care and enhancing patient-doctor interactions.
• Integration of AI and human physicians for effective healthcare delivery.
• Improvements in operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness through AI tools.
• The concept of 'clinician cockpit' as an AI-assisted platform for doctors.
• The implications of reduced healthcare costs and increased service accessibility.
• Future plans and ongoing research initiatives at Counsel Health.
• The importance of mission-driven hiring to build a culture of excellence within the organization.