Devinder Bhasin on Creating One Health Assist, Revolutionising Healthcare, and Prioritising Mental Health in Leadership
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On this International Men's Day, StartupTalky connected with Davinder Bhasin, Founder of One Health Assist, a platform transforming health management through digital solutions. Bhasin explains how his personal challenges with the healthcare system led him to create One Health Assist. He talks about how technologies like AI and machine learning help offer personalised health insights and makes healthcare more accessible. Bhasin also shares advice on maintaining work-life balance and why men in leadership should prioritise their mental health. His journey shows how One Health Assist is shaping the future of healthcare.
StartupTalky: What inspired the creation of One Health Assist, and how did your experience across different industries shape this vision?
Mr. Bhasin: One Health Assist was born out of the challenges faced by us when dealing with the healthcare system. When my mother was diagnosed with a serious condition, I had to travel between cities for her treatment. Being mindful of every document was difficult amidst the rush. The constant worry is a heavy burden because misplacing a document can have consequences. One Health Assist’s journey began when Karan (co-founder of One Health Assist) and I discussed our ordeals. Given that he has also faced similar circumstances, realizing the commonality of this problem was quick.
We set out with a vision to build a holistic health and wellness care ecosystem. Our professional and personal experiences highlighted to us, not only how big the challenge was, but also how big the opportunity was. My diverse experience across industries highlighted a consistent gap: the need for integrated, user-centric solutions. In every sector, data serves as the backbone for informed decisions, but in healthcare, it's even more critical – as my personal experience exhibited. Thus, keeping data central, we designed the interface with a vision that eventually the platform will evolve into the go-to support system for individuals to follow a wellness-oriented lifestyle.
StartupTalky: One Health Assist is aiming to become the largest health data repository. What key strategies are you using to scale and expand this platform?
Mr. Bhasin: To scale and expand One Health Assist, we're focusing on strengthening our health repository. It is a free & user-friendly feature, that serves as the backbone of our ecosystem, that can be a transformative support system across the wellness journey. This platform is designed to digitize and centralize medical records, addressing the challenges of managing physical documents—especially for those traveling for treatment, whether within a city or internationally.
Handling physical health records can be cumbersome and time-consuming, and the risk of damage to the documents or outright misplacement is ever-present. By offering a digital solution such as storage, viewing and sharing all health records like angiography, X Ray etc. we eliminate these risks, ensuring critical information is secure, easily accessible, and protected from damage.
However, our health repository is more than just a digital storage solution—it's about changing the way individuals engage with their healthcare. We are moving beyond basic record-keeping to include advanced features like health scoring and personalized treatment plans, which provide actionable insights tailored to individual needs. Our commitment is to make healthcare management not only more convenient but also genuinely transformative, empowering users with timely and accurate insights to improve their wellness journey.
StartupTalky: How does One Health Assist differentiate itself from other digital health platforms in terms of technology and user experience?
Mr. Bhasin: One Health Assist stands out by offering a comprehensive health-tech ecosystem, with our health repository serving as the platform's dynamic core. We leverage advanced algorithms to transform stored data into personalized insights, including the One Health Score, which gives users a comprehensive view of their well-being. This score is a proactive tool, that helps individuals manage health risks with expert-driven recommendations.
Privacy and data security are our top priorities. Our platform is HIPAA-compliant, featuring end-to-end encryption to safeguard user information. Partnerships with AWS and TTML further enhance our data security, ensuring a reliable and private environment for accessing health records and diagnostics.
Additionally, we are one of the few platforms to integrate pet care, offering telemedicine services that connect users to licensed veterinarians. This holistic approach makes healthcare not only accessible but also secure, personalized, and family-inclusive.
StartupTalky: What role do emerging technologies like AI and machine learning play in the development of One Health Assist’s services?
Mr. Bhasin: Emerging technologies like AI and machine learning are the cornerstone of our vision at One Health Assist. These technologies allow us to offer a seamless and personalized wellness journey by analyzing vast amounts of data to generate predictive insights.
For example, AI helps us provide tailored lifestyle recommendations based on individual health records, enabling proactive management of chronic conditions. Machine learning also drives our predictive models, which can anticipate potential health risks, providing users and their healthcare providers with critical early warnings.
This is why AI is embedded across our ecosystem to ensure that health insights are not only accurate but also easy to understand and act upon. By harnessing these technologies, we aim to enhance the accessibility and quality of care, transforming health management into a continuous, data-driven experience.
Subham Kumar
StartupTalky: How does One Health Assist simplify health management and make critical health data more accessible for users?
Mr. Bhasin: One Health Assist simplifies health management by offering a single, centralized platform for all medical information. By digitizing health records, we address the common issues associated with physical documents—storage space, degradation over time, and accessibility during travel. Our platform ensures that vital information is always within reach, whether you’re consulting a local doctor or seeking specialized treatment abroad.
Additionally, our technology includes features like personalized health scoring and tailored recommendations, which transform static data into actionable insights, guiding users toward better health outcomes.
These digital storage solutions is free for everyone and we hope that we are able to serve the masses and hopefully ease the pain.
StartupTalky: What corporate wellness solutions does One Health Assist offer to enhance employee health and productivity?
Mr. Bhasin: At One Health Assist, we believe that healthy employees are the foundation of a thriving business.
Our corporate wellness packages are crafted to prioritize proactive employee well-being, going beyond traditional mediclaim policies.
Our Preventive Health Care Package focuses on sustaining good health rather than merely addressing illness.
Through comprehensive health screenings, lifestyle assessments, mental health support, fitness programs, and personalized wellness workshops, we empower employees to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.
By investing in prevention, an organization can reduce absenteeism, enhance employee engagement, and cultivate a culture of wellness.
StartupTalky: On International Men's Day, how do you manage work-life balance and what advice would you give to men in leadership roles to protect their mental health?
Mr. Bhasin: People are often subjected to some unique challenges, especially in leadership roles, where societal expectations often place undue pressure on their mental and physical health. The perception that men should be stoic and unaffected by stress can lead to a reluctance in seeking help, contributing to higher rates of mental health issues like anxiety and depression, which are often underreported.
This is why balancing work and personal life is a continuous effort, and it requires conscious prioritization. For me, managing work-life balance involves setting boundaries, making time for family, and dedicating moments to recharge. My advice to men in leadership roles is to make mental health a priority—just as we prioritize strategic decisions in business, we should also plan for self-care and mindfulness. It’s important to normalize conversations around mental well-being and seek professional guidance if needed.
Effective leaders understand that taking care of their mental health not only improves their decision-making but also sets a positive example for their teams. Encourage open dialogue, be transparent about the challenges, and ensure you’re taking steps to stay well-rounded and resilient in every aspect of life.
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