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 8 : Sasha Gribov, Co-Founder of Milu Health
Welcome back to another great episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, this week our host Norm Volsky sits down with Sasha Gribov, CEO and co-founder of Milu Health. They discuss Sasha's journey into healthcare, his experiences at Tempest Labs, and the innovative approach Milu Health takes to improve employee healthcare. The conversation covers the importance of connecting health records, personalizing patient engagement, and addressing healthcare costs. Sasha shares insights on the challenges faced in the employer healthcare space and the future vision for Milu Health, emphasizing the need for better patient engagement and adherence to healthcare plans.
Takeaways
💡 Sasha has always dreamed of making an impact in healthcare.
🏢 Employers often face significant challenges in managing healthcare costs.
🔬 Tempest Labs provided Sasha with valuable experience in healthcare innovation.
🩺 Milu Health aims to connect health records to improve patient care.
📌 Personalized healthcare solutions are essential for patient engagement.
🚀 The healthcare industry is evolving with new technologies and data access.
👥 Engaging employees is crucial for cost savings in healthcare.
🛡️ Milu Health helps patients navigate their healthcare journey effectively.
💰 Financial aid opportunities can significantly impact blue-collar workers.
🏥 Quality of care is more important than cost when choosing healthcare providers. Quality in healthcare is paramount for patient outcomes.
🎯 Finding high-quality clinicians can lead to significant cost savings.
📑 Many medical bills contain errors that can be addressed.
📊 EHR data integration reveals surprising insights about patient health.
📈 Raising capital requires resilience, especially in tough markets.
💙 Milu has a profound impact on both patients and employers.
🔄 Engaging employees with existing benefits can drastically improve utilization.
📉 Benefits management requires a proactive approach to healthcare costs.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sasha Gribov and Milu Health
02:44 Sasha's Journey into Healthcare
08:11 Building a New Healthcare Solution
09:04 The Mission and Vision of Milu Health
11:33 How Milu Works: Connecting Health Records
14:09 Personalized Healthcare Solutions
16:57 Patient Journey with Milu Health
19:46 Engaging Patients for Cost Savings
22:19 Guiding Patients to Quality Care
23:06 Understanding Quality in Healthcare Providers
25:47 Navigating Medical Bills and Errors
27:19 Insights from EHR Data Integration
29:57 Raising Capital in a Challenging Market
31:06 Impact of Milu Health on Patients and Employers
34:19 Enhancing Engagement with Existing Benefits
37:54 Challenges in the Benefits Management Space
43:13 Future Vision for Milu Health
47:31 Balancing Work and Personal Life
51:26 Outro
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