Trey Holterman, Tennr | theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Mixture of Experts AI AGENT Conference 2026
Show Notes
In this episode of theCUBE, John Furrier interviews Trey Holterman, co-founder and CEO of Tennr, at the Mixture of Experts AI Agent Conference 2026. Holterman shares how Tennr is revolutionizing patient referrals in the U.S. healthcare system by eliminating bureaucratic delays that prevent patients from receiving timely specialty care. He explains that Tennr applies structured automation to the referral process, compressing weeks of administrative tasks into just minutes. This efficiency allows patients to receive essential care faster, addressing the significant issue of referral black holes in healthcare. Holterman also discusses the balance between automation and accountability, emphasizing the importance of human oversight in critical healthcare decisions. With several hundred clients and growing recognition in the tech community, he outlines the future potential of AI agents in healthcare, advocating for a focused approach to solving specific patient journey challenges.
Key Topics Covered:- Overview of Tennr's role in healthcare referrals.
- Impact of AI on reducing delay in specialty care access.
- Structured vs. probabilistic models in patient qualification.
- Integration of voice AI into patient workflows.
- Current traction and growth metrics for Tennr.
- Challenges of the referral process in the U.S. healthcare system.
- Future potential and developments in AI within healthcare.
- Importance of human oversight in healthcare automation.