June 29, 2025
Peter Small on Why Cough Is the Missing Vital Sign in Senior Care

Meet Dr Peter Small, former Gates Foundation health leader, infectious disease expert, and now Chief Medical Officer at HYFE. In this fascinating episode of Age Tech Innovators, Peter joins Monty to explore how something as everyday as a cough is becoming a crucial metric in modern healthcare.
💡 Key topics include:
- Peter’s journey from global TB programmes to launching “Fitbit for cough”
- Why cough is one of the most overlooked health indicators in primary care
- How AI is transforming remote patient monitoring
- The rise of digital therapeutics and invisible health tech
Whether you're in healthcare, tech innovation, or just fascinated by new frontiers in elder care, this conversation is packed with insight.
🎧 Tune in to learn how HYFE is redefining Remote Patient Monitoring and leading the way in Senior Care Innovation.