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Becker Business: "Healthcare AI Stocks to Watch"

Host: Scott Becker
Date: May 22, 2026
Episode Focus: Review of publicly traded and private healthcare AI companies, with stock highlights and industry insights.

Episode Overview

Scott Becker delivers a quick, focused market update centered on healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, specifically those priced under $50, as highlighted by 247 Wall Street. He shares both public companies on his watchlist and notable private AI startups, emphasizing their founders, leadership, and potential impact on the healthcare sector.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Top Healthcare AI Stocks Under $50

Reference: 247 Wall Street’s list of recommended healthcare AI stocks under $50.
Highlighted Companies:
- Tempest AI
  Noted for its strong leadership and promise in healthcare AI innovation.
- Freesia
  Also praised for its founder and impact in the sector.
- Hims & Hers
  Recognized as a disruptive and accessible healthcare platform.
Scott’s Comment:

"Three of the stocks... are Tempest AI, Freesia, and Hims and Hers. Several of the private ones... are also really interesting." [01:19]
Scott’s Emphasis:
- These stocks are seen as having growth potential and are under close watch, though no explicit financial recommendation is given.

2. Prominent Private Healthcare AI Companies

Observed by Becker (not publicly traded):
- Hippocratic AI
- Abridge
- Acasa
- Midstream
- Clarium
- Ambience
- Open Evidence AI
Emerging Startup Highlight:
- Bunker Hill Health
  Founded by Nath Khandwala, whom Becker describes as a “brilliant, brilliant leader.”
Scott’s Perspective:

"Many of the healthcare AI stocks that I happen to watch that I follow closely... are ultimately still private." [01:06]

"We’re also watching Bunker Hill Health founded by Nath Khandwala. Brilliant, brilliant leader... fascinating to watch these healthcare AI stocks." [01:30]

3. No Financial Recommendations

Disclosure:
- Scott is sharing observations—not financial advice.
"No recommendations on them, just things that we watch and find fascinating in the healthcare ecosystem." [01:49]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On AI Leadership:

“Tempest AI and Freesia, both founded by brilliant, brilliant people…” [01:01]
On Unlisted Innovation:

“Many of the healthcare AI stocks that I happen to watch... are ultimately still private.” [01:06]
On Industry Trends:

“Fascinating to watch these healthcare AI stocks...” [01:35]
Disclaimer:

“No recommendations on them, just things that we watch and find fascinating.” [01:49]

Important Timestamps

00:57 – Scott introduces the topic: AI healthcare stocks under $50.
01:00 – Calls out Tempest AI, Freesia, Hims & Hers as noteworthy public stocks.
01:05-01:35 – Discusses private AI startups and highlighted founders.
01:49 – States no financial recommendations.
02:15 – Wraps up insights and thanks the audience.

Summary Table: Companies Covered

| Company Name | Type | Notable For | |--------------------|--------------|------------------------------------| | Tempest AI | Public | Leadership, AI innovation | | Freesia | Public | Strong founder, sector impact | | Hims & Hers | Public | Direct healthcare platform | | Hippocratic AI | Private | Healthcare AI focus | | Abridge | Private | AI-powered healthcare solutions | | Acasa | Private | Health AI startup | | Midstream | Private | Healthcare AI solutions | | Clarium | Private | Health technology | | Ambience | Private | AI-driven healthcare tools | | Open Evidence AI | Private | Emerging AI in healthcare | | Bunker Hill Health | Private | Dynamic leadership (N. Khandwala) |

Final Note

This concise episode is ideal for investors or healthcare professionals interested in top AI companies—public and private—that are innovating rapidly. Scott Becker’s measured tone provides insight rather than advice, focusing on the dynamism and leadership within AI healthcare.

For the full episode, listen for timestamps between 00:57 and 02:15 for the substantive content.

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[00:57]
Scott Becker
This is Scott Becker with the Becker Business the Becker Private Equity Podcast Today's Discussions Healthcare Artificial intelligence stocks so AI stocks. Here's the issue. One of the media outlets called 247 Wall street put together a list of several AI stocks under $50. Some of these I watch closely Tempest AI and Freesia, both founded by brilliant brilliant people as well as Hims and her. So those are three of the stocks of several that they recommend that are healthcare AI stocks that are under $50 that are worth watching closely that have some upside potential. Many of the healthcare AI stocks that I happen to watch that I follow closely such as Hippocratic AI Abridge, Acasa, Midstream, Clarium Ambience and a hell of a lot more are ultimately still commute, are ultimately still are private. So I don't there's not stock market updates in them, but we do watch them. We're also watching Bunker Hill Hill Health founded by Nath Khandwala. Brilliant, brilliant leader but but fascinating to watch these healthcare AI stocks again. Three of the ones that 247 Wall St points out are Tempest AI, Freesia and Hims and hers. Several of the private hold ones that I watch abridge Hippocratic AI Ambience, Acasa, Midstream Clarium and a heck of a lot more that we follow and watch are really interesting. No recommendations on them, just things that we watch and find fascinating in the healthcare ecosystem. Open evidence AI as well. So that that's where we're at today. Thank you for listening to the Becker Business and the Becker Private Equity Podcast. We hope you enjoy this. Thank you so much for listening
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