Publications
From AI-driven health solutions to global health policy analysis, our work is rooted in data and driven by a commitment to expanding healthcare access.
Check out our white papers, studies, and thought leadership to stay informed on what we are discovering through our research.
Article | 3.27.24
Navigating the Ethical Maze of AI in Healthcare
Amidst the hype of AI in healthcare, ethical complexities persist. Real-world examples—like the 2024 Change Healthcare cyber-security breach and studies on bias in AI-driven diagnostics—highlight the urgent need for security, fairness, and transparency in medical AI systems. While AI offers immense potential to improve healthcare outcomes, ensuring it enhances rather than replaces human expertise is crucial. Read the full article by Olea Health co-founders Rashika Rahman and Rami Darawsheh to learn how the healthcare industry can responsibly navigate the intersection of technology, ethics, and trust.
Article | 2.25.24
Exploring Past, Present, and Unfolding Possibilities: The Auto sapien
Imagine a future where microscopic robots move through your bloodstream, mending cellular tears, while an artificial intelligence (AI) companion analyzes your daily health scan through personalized voice guidance. This isn’t science fiction, rather it’s the emerging reality of the Auto sapiens era, where healthcare transcends human limitations and machines become extensions of our well-being. Read this fascinating article by Olea Health co-founders Rashika Rahman and Rami Darawsheh to learn more about the mesmerizing interactions between AI and healthcare.
REPORT | 4.25.25
Olea’s Healing Crescent: 2025 Impact Report
Launched during Ramadan 2025, Olea’s Healing Crescent was a fundraising initiative providing direct food relief to refugee families across Jordan. Our team delivered over 120+ food parcels, reaching over 600 individuals. Backed by grassroots fundraising and U.S.–Jordan partnerships, Healing Crescent exemplifies our approach: building long-term, trusted relationships with local leaders to support health in holistic, community-led ways. This report, developed by CMO Halima Hasan and Olea Fellow Tamara Yaghi, captures the impact of that effort and marks the beginning of deeper, integrated engagement across Olea’s broader access and policy mission.
White Paper | 5.5.25
AI in Spain’s Healthcare System: Opportunities and Barriers
As part of Olea’s mission to advance global healthcare access and innovation, Olea Fellows Ritika Bawa and Stella Smolowitz spent part of their fellowship year in Spain conducting in-depth research on the country’s AI healthcare landscape. As an emerging leader in ethical and community-centered AI development, Spain’s government harbors strong support for digital health innovation, as well as a growing ecosystem of research institutions and public-private collaborations. Read the full white paper to learn more about what opportunities and barriers exist for AI implementation in Spain’s health systems, and what this means for us at Olea Health.