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 27: Elena Gambon (CGO/CSO) & Dr. Cole Barfield (CMO) at First Stop Health
In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky speaks with Dr. Cole Barfield and Elena Gambon from First Stop Health. They discuss their personal journeys into healthcare, the founding of Century Health and WellView, and the mission of First Stop Health to provide whole person care. The conversation highlights the importance of patient engagement, the role of strategy in healthcare growth, and the impact of 24/7 access to doctors on patient care. They also explore emerging trends in healthcare, including the use of AI and the importance of empathy in leadership. The episode concludes with insights on stress management and healthy living.
Takeaways
🧍♂️ First Stop Health provides whole person care for employees.
💬 Elena Gambon and Dr. Cole Barfield share their inspirations for entering healthcare.
🛤️ Dr. Cole Barfield's journey led him to co-found Century Health and WellView.
📈 First Stop Health focuses on high patient engagement and usage rates.
🏥 The company positions itself as a valuable alternative in the healthcare market.
🚪 The mission of First Stop Health is to eliminate barriers to care.
🧠 Elena Gambon emphasizes the importance of a Chief Strategy Officer in a growing company.
💖 Leadership at First Stop Health is centered around vulnerability and authenticity.
🎯 Career-defining moments shape how leaders bring value to clients.
⏰ 24/7 access to doctors significantly impacts patient care and decision-making.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to First Stop Health
02:30 Personal Journeys into Healthcare
05:30 Founding and Growth of First Stop Health
08:26 Understanding Usage and Engagement in Healthcare
12:19 The Unique Value Proposition of First Stop Health
14:38 The Mission and Vision of First Stop Health
16:54 The Role of Strategy in Growth
21:40 Career-Defining Moments
27:16 Impact of 24/7 Access to Healthcare
31:33 The Emotional Aspect of Decision Making in Healthcare
33:17 Cost Savings and Direct Care Models
36:53 Generational Differences in Decision Making
41:09 Improving Access and Affordability in Healthcare
42:32 Future Directions for First Stop Health
47:34 Emerging Trends in Healthcare Technology
50:58 Personal Well-being and Healthy Living
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