Case Study: Beyond Words: How Ambient Technology Detects Health Risks in Real-time by Canary Speech

In this presentation, Canary Speech CEO Henry O'Connell and Kathy VanEkenvort, Microsoft’s Industry Leader for Payor & Provider in the Americas, will explore the evolution of ambient listening technology from a basic note-taking tool to today's solution for real-time health screening. Canary Speech's new ambient listening feature analyzes vocal biomarkers during natural patient conversations, identifying conditions like depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline without relying on the words spoken. O'Connell will share real-world stories of how this technology is transforming routine healthcare visits, such as identifying hidden depression in a patient with an ankle injury and easing cognitive assessments for elderly patients. By offering objective insights through voice analysis, Canary Speech's technology is enabling earlier diagnoses, reducing patient anxiety, and streamlining care. • Henry O'Connell, Co-Founder, CEO, Canary Speech • Kathy VanEnkevort, Industry Leader, Provider & Payor Microsoft