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 53 - Bud Flagstad, Chief Executive Officer at Empower Health
Welcome back to Episode 53 of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast! In today’s episode, Norm Volsky interviews Bud Flagstad, CEO of Empower Health. Bud shares his journey from a young tech enthusiast to a leader in healthcare technology, detailing his extensive experience at UnitedHealth Group and the innovations he spearheaded. He discusses the challenges of working in large organizations versus startups, the role of AI in healthcare, and how Empower Health is leveraging technology to improve patient engagement and reduce costs. Bud also opens up about his personal health journey, stress management techniques, and the importance of healthy living.
Takeaways
🤖 Bud's early exposure to technology shaped his career in healthcare.
🏥 His experience at UnitedHealth Group provided valuable insights into the healthcare system.
💡 Innovation in telehealth was a significant achievement during his tenure at UHG.
🤖 Empower Health focuses on AI-driven solutions to enhance patient engagement.
🌱 Bud emphasizes the importance of adaptability in different organizational environments.
🩺 AI can help reduce clinician burnout and improve care delivery efficiency.
🌐 The platform developed by Empower Health supports multiple languages and modalities.
🏃♂️ Bud's personal health journey highlights the impact of lifestyle changes on well-being.
🔮 The future of AI in healthcare is promising, with potential for significant advancements.
🍳 Bud's passion for cooking serves as a stress relief and a way to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Chapters
00:00 UPDATED Animation INtro.mp4
00:10 Bud Flagstad's Journey in the Healthcare Industry
03:12 Building an Innovation Team at UnitedHealth Group
05:57 Developing Telehealth Solutions
13:09 Building Mobile Solutions in Healthcare
20:23 Identifying Gaps in the US Healthcare System
23:14 Becoming CEO of Empower Health
25:16 Empower Health's Solutions for Care Manager and Nurse Shortages
30:46 Impressive Results: Cost Savings and Engagement
35:54 Empower Health's Vision for the Future of AI in Care Delivery
39:31 Bud Flagstad's Role as a Board Member and Advisor
45:00 Managing Stress and Practicing Wellness in a Stressful Job
47:38 Healthy Recipes and Lifestyle Changes
49:11 Outro
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