Host James Jacobson sits down with Dr. Jules Benson to discuss the latest innovation in dog health care, the Pet Health Zone. A frequent guest and valued contributor, Dr. Benson shares how this new tool leverages vast amounts of data from Nationwide, the largest pet health insurance company in the U.S., to provide dog owners with valuable insights into their pets' health risks.

They explore the benefits of this tool, how it simplifies complex medical information, and the role of pet health insurance in enhancing care for our furry friends.

Key Topics Covered:

• Explanation of how the tool uses data from millions of pet insurance claims.


• How the tool provides dog owners with health risk insights.


• Use of generative AI to make medical information accessible and easy to understand.


• The role of language and jargon-free content in enhancing understanding.


• Discussion on the role of pet health insurance in managing dog health care costs.


• Comparison of pet insurance adoption rates between the UK and the US.


• Insights into the benefits of early insurance adoption and its impact on premium costs.


• How generative AI was used in developing the Pet Health Zone.


• The contribution of data scientists and veterinarians in creating the tool.


• Future implications of AI in veterinary medicine and health care.


• Insights into health risks and care costs based on the data provided by the tool.


• The potential for regional cost adjustments and longer-term cost predictions.


• The ongoing evolution of telemedicine and its benefits for pet owners.

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Related Videos:           

Dr. Jules Benson’s episode about how the size of your dog may predict how likely they are to get cancer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7NcW6WOvRg

Dr. Jules Benson’s episode about which breeds of dogs are most likely to get cancer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhoMFuLJagI 

Related Links:

Visit The Pet Health Zone to learn more about your dog's health risks.

Read the White Papers from Nationwide.

Learn more about pet health insurance options with Nationwide.

Visit DogCancer.com for tons of information about dog cancer.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

00:34 - Meet Dr. Jules Benson of Nationwide Pet Health Insurance

02:26 - Introducing the Pet Health Zone

03:45 - Using AI to Make Pet Health Data Understandable

05:01 - Personalized Health Insights for Your Pet with the Pet Health Zone

06:35 - Importance of Jargon-Free Communication

07:46 - Breed-Specific Health Insights

09:30 - Estimating Health Care Costs

12:14 - How to Use Pet Insurance Effectively

15:19 - Comparing Pet Insurance in the US and UK

16:29 - Why More Americans Are Considering Pet Insurance

17:30 - How Telehealth and Teleconsulting Are Changing Pet Care

19:49 - Leveraging AI and Technology for Better Pet Health Care

22:00 - One Health and Translational Medicine: Connecting Human and Pet Health for Better Outcomes

24:00 - Extending Your Pet's Lifespan

25:45 - Closing Remarks and Medical Disclaimer

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Get to know Jules Benson: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/jules-benson-bvsc-mrcvs/ 

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