Leading the charge in health technology with Andrea Kowalski

Episode notes

As the healthcare industry navigates an era of unprecedented technological advancement, Andrea Kowalski , Founding Member of Chief and Former SVP of Products at Tebra , discusses the intricacies of innovating in a sector that affects everyone’s lives on the first episode of 2024. From her initial aspirations in the medical field to leading the charge in healthcare tech, Andrea’s journey offers valuable lessons and predictions for the future of healthcare. Key Takeaways: (03:35) An overview of Tebra, the healthcare software platform. (05:24) Trends in healthcare: independent providers and consolidation in health systems. (06:56) The importance of end-to-end platforms in healthcare. (08:41) A discussion of patient experience and outcomes in healthcare technology. (11:38) Challenges and lessons created from merging two companies to form Tebra. (14:10) Strategies for integrating different teams and technologies in a merged company. (18:31) Embedded fintech opportunities in healthcare. (23:48) Ethical implications of aggregating and analyzing patient data. (26:22) Advice for new healthcare tech innovators and future trends.

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