About Dr. Zaman Shah
Physician | AI Innovator | Healthcare Executive | Founder & CEO | Speaker
Dr. Zaman Shah is an accomplished physician, entrepreneur, and AI-driven healthcare leader with nearly 15 years of experience in clinical practice, digital transformation, and quality optimization. As the Founder & CEO of MEDWAY, he is on a mission to reduce administrative burdens and restore efficiency in healthcare through cutting-edge AI solutions.
Dr. Shah is a distinguished physician, healthcare executive, and AI entrepreneur with nearly 15 years of experience in clinical practice and leadership. As the founder and CEO of MEDWAY, he is pioneering the integration of AI in healthcare to empower clinicians and enhance patient care.
With a strong commitment to advancing the healthcare industry, Dr. Shah has cultivated expertise at the intersection of medicine, business, and technology. He completed his Internal Medicine residency training at the University of Kentucky, where he demonstrated exceptional clinical acumen and leadership. He later earned an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (Suma Cum Laude) and completed executive education programs at Harvard University, specializing in Healthcare AI and Digital Healthcare Transformation. His deep understanding of medical practice, combined with business acumen and technological insights, positions him as a forward-thinking leader in the digital health space.
Throughout his career, Dr. Shah has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to medicine and academia. His exceptional performance during medical residency earned him the prestigious Best Resident Physician Award from the American College of Physicians. He has also been a recipient of numerous scholarships and scholastic accolades, underscoring his dedication to lifelong learning and professional excellence. As an academician and researcher, Dr. Shah has contributed significantly to the medical community with nine peer-reviewed publications. His research and scholarly work reflect his commitment to evidence-based medicine and innovation in patient care.
Dr. Shah’s vision for MEDWAY was born from firsthand experience witnessing the challenges physicians face due to the ever-increasing administrative burdens and limited access to patient information. These administrative pressures and fragmented systems result in healthcare that suffers from disengaged clinicians, dissatisfied patients, and wasted resources. Determined to restore empathy and efficiency in clinical practice, he founded MEDWAY, an AI-driven platform designed that enhances the physician- patient connection and enables timely access to patient information.
An integral part of MEDWAY’s comprehensive solution is geared toward automating and optimizing quality in healthcare. Dr. Shah is spearheading the development of smart tools that streamline HEDIS and MIPS reporting, eliminating complexities, optimizing processes, and saving physicians valuable time while enhancing patient care. His deep, hands-on experience spans every aspect of these quality measures—from manual processes and consultant-led support to identifying automation opportunities and overcoming the challenges of implementation. Through this journey, Dr. Shah has gained unparalleled expertise in integrating automation into real-world clinical workflows, positioning him as a thought leader in healthcare quality innovation and a driving force in the future of value-based care.
With his proven leadership, medical expertise, and strategic vision, Dr. Shah is leading the charge in redefining the future of healthcare, ensuring that clinicians can focus on what truly matters— delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.