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 13 : Bill Snyder, CEO & Founder at Cylinder Health
In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Bill Snyder, founder and CEO of Cylinder Health. They discuss Bill's extensive background in healthcare, his journey from Humana to leading sales at Virta, and ultimately founding Cylinder Health to address chronic digestive conditions. Bill shares insights on the importance of personalized care, the scale of digestive health issues in the U.S., and how Cylinder is making a significant impact on patient outcomes and employer health plans. The conversation also touches on leadership, career growth, and the integration of AI in healthcare.
Takeaways
🧫 Cylinder supports those suffering from the full spectrum of GI issues.
🏥 Bill Snyder has a strong background in healthcare leadership.
📈 Transforming Humana's Illinois market was a significant achievement.
🚀 Career growth often involves taking risks and seeking new opportunities.
💪 Health and fitness are crucial for mental well-being.
📊 Understanding the scale of digestive health issues is essential.
🩺 Cylinder improves patient outcomes through personalized care.
💼 Employer experiences with Cylinder highlight its effectiveness.
📣 Engagement rates in health solutions can be significantly high.
🤖 AI is becoming increasingly important in healthcare delivery.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cylinder Health and Bill Snyder
03:13 Bill's Journey into Healthcare
06:17 Transforming Humana's Illinois Market
09:09 Leadership Lessons from Humana
12:12 Taking Risks for Career Growth
15:09 The Impact of Virta Health
18:13 Sales Leadership Insights
21:12 Building a Sales Organization
24:01 Evaluating Sales Talent
28:40 The Importance of Data-Driven Leadership
30:52 Founding Cylinder: Mission and Inspiration
33:40 Understanding the Scale of Gut Health Issues
37:33 Cylinder's Impact on Healthcare Costs
41:47 Patient Experiences and the Importance of Support
46:33 Future Innovations and AI in Healthcare
49:41 Personal Health Practices and Their Impact
57:40 Outro
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