Post by Terry Coutsolioutsos

Healthcare interoperability shouldn't be one of the biggest barriers to better patient care—but it still is. In this episode of the Zero Friction Podcast, Tucker Marcheso, Co-Founder & President of XYGene, shares how his team is rethinking the way laboratories, providers, pharmacies, and healthcare systems communicate by building an interoperability platform that removes friction from clinical workflows. Rather than asking providers to navigate countless portals and disconnected systems, XYGene embeds directly into existing workflows, helping clinicians discover the right diagnostic tests faster while reducing administrative burden. Tucker explains how smarter interoperability can improve laboratory adoption, streamline ordering, reduce reimbursement challenges, and ultimately deliver better patient care. The conversation also explores the future of AI in healthcare, why trust matters more than technology alone, the commercialization challenges facing MedTech startups, and how empowering physicians—not replacing them—will shape the next generation of healthcare innovation. One of the most memorable moments comes when Tucker shares the advice he'd give his 22-year-old self: "If it matters, it's not going to be easy. Align yourself with what you're passionate about, because that will make it feel not so hard." If you're interested in healthcare technology, interoperability, AI, diagnostics, or building companies that solve real-world problems, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🎙️ Watch and listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. #ZeroFriction #RevRxAI #TuckerMarcheso #XYGene #HealthcareInnovation #Interoperability #HealthTech #MedTech #AIInHealthcare #DigitalHealth #Diagnostics #ClinicalWorkflows #HealthcareTechnology #PatientCare #MedicalInnovation