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 57 - Madhavi Vemireddy, MD, Chief Executive Officer at Cleo
Welcome back to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast for Episode 57! In today’s episode, Norm Volsky interviews Dr. Madhavi Vemireddy, CEO of Cleo, who shares her journey from traditional medicine to digital health. With over 24 years of experience, Madhavi discusses her roles in various health organizations, the founding of Care Tribe, and the importance of supporting caregivers. She emphasizes the need for integrated health solutions for families, particularly those in the sandwich generation, and highlights the innovative approaches Cleo is taking to address these challenges. The conversation also touches on the importance of clinician involvement in tech, hiring philosophies in growth-stage companies, and personal wellness practices.
Takeaways
🩺 Madhavi's journey into medicine was influenced by family expectations.
🔄 Transitioning from hospital care to digital health was a pivotal career move.
📊 Building advanced analytics in healthcare can improve patient outcomes.
🤝 Caregiving support is often overlooked in traditional healthcare models.
🌟 Cleo aims to empower caregivers through technology and human expertise.
👪 The sandwich generation faces unique challenges that require comprehensive support.
💬 Member experiences at Cleo highlight the importance of personalized care.
📖 Real stories from members illustrate the impact of caregiving support.
👩⚕️ Clinicians in tech can bridge gaps in healthcare delivery.
🚀 Hiring for growth-stage companies requires flexibility and a collaborative mindset.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Madhavi Vemireddy
04:13 Experience at Active Health Management
09:39 Founding Care Tribe and Personal Motivation
16:40 Combining Analytics with Human Expertise at Care Tribe
20:05 Challenges and Successes in Building Care Tribe
24:11 Joining Clio and Integrating Services
27:46 The Sandwich Generation and Comprehensive Support
32:23 Member Experience at Cleo
35:45 Impactful Member Stories
38:39 The Need for Clinicians in Tech
42:34 Hiring Philosophy in Growth Stage Companies
45:47 Future of Cleo and Digital Health Innovations
47:37 Personal Wellness Practices
50:09 Outro
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