Digital Health Heavyweights
This conversational podcast brings you exclusive interviews with all the Heavyweights in Digital Health. Hosted by Norm Volsky, a top industry headhunter, whose team helped scale companies including Livongo, Hinge Health, Lyra, Virta, Progyny and many more. This series will bring listeners insights into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies driving the digital health revolution.
In each episode, Norm sits down with some of the most influential and innovative leaders in healthcare technology today from legendary founders who have built successful companies, venture capitalists who have led funding rounds, HR/Benefits leaders at forward thinking companies, Consultants and Brokers at the top benefits consulting firms, and other impactful visionaries challenging the status quo in healthcare. Listeners can learn from the industry greats who have created what we now know as health benefits, and who are changing the face of healthcare as we know it.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a tech enthusiast, a start-up founder, benefits aficionado, jobseeker in Digital Health, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, Digital Health Heavyweights has something for you.
Digital Health Heavyweights
Episode 50 - Glen Tullman, Chief Executive Officer at Transcarent
Summary
Welcome to our 50th episode the of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast! Today is the biggest one yet. Norm interviews Glen Tullman, CEO of TransCarent and former CEO of Livongo and Allscripts, who discusses his journey in the digital health space. Glen shares how he got into healthcare and the impact his mentors had on him. Tullman emphasizes the importance of trying new things and learning from failures. He also talks about his experience building Allscripts and the success of Livongo in improving healthcare outcomes. Tullman's guiding principles include making a difference, giving back, and staying connected with people. Glen Tullman discusses the importance of experience and embracing simple values in order to succeed. He explains why Livongo decided to focus on the employer channel and how it benefited both the company and the employees. Tullman also highlights the need to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, and how TransCarent aims to achieve that. He emphasizes the power of technology and the importance of creating a seamless and personalized healthcare experience. Glen shares his philosophy on hiring and developing talent, including the value of radical honesty and learning from mistakes.
Takeaways
🌟 Glen Tullman got into healthcare after being encouraged by a mentor to make a difference and help people.
🔍 He believes in trying new things and learning from failures, which has been a key factor in his success.
🏥 Tullman's experience building Allscripts and leading Livongo demonstrated the importance of creating impactful healthcare solutions.
🎯 His guiding principles include making a difference, giving back, and staying connected with people. Embracing experience and learning from mistakes is crucial for success.
🏢 The employer channel can be a valuable channel for digital health companies.
💰 Healthcare needs to be more affordable and accessible.
🔧 Technology can revolutionize the healthcare experience.
👥 Hiring and developing talent requires a strong vision, energy, and radical honesty.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Glen Tullman's Background
04:02 Pivoting Allscripts: Electronic Prescribing and User-Friendly EMR
08:47 The Founding Story of Livongo: Creating a Loved Healthcare Experience
16:25 Glen Tullman's Guiding Principles and Values
29:07 Learning from Successes and Failures
31:43 TransCarent: A Comprehensive Platform
36:02 Creating a Culture of Radical Honesty
41:35 The Importance of Feeling Like You're Winning
54:57 Outro
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