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 38: John Quinn, CEO at Wellnecity
In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews John Quinn, founder and CEO of Wellnecity. They discuss John's journey from financial services to healthcare, the evolution of Wellnecity data-driven benefits management platform, and the importance of data in transforming healthcare. John shares insights from his consulting experience, the mission of Wellnecity, and the company's approach to hiring and building a strong culture. They also explore client success stories, the significance of fiduciary duty, and the future trends in healthcare, emphasizing the need for convenience and better patient experiences.
Takeaways
💼 John Quinn transitioned from financial services to healthcare due to the inefficiencies he observed in the industry.
🧠 Wellnecity’s Smart Hub platform integrates data to simplify health plan management.
🔗 The healthcare system is complex, with many data silos and a lack of interconnectivity.
📊 John emphasizes the importance of actionable data over traditional reporting methods.
🎯 Wellnecity’s mission is to help employers deliver affordable health benefits.
⚙️ The company focuses on connecting point solutions to enhance health plan performance.
🤝 Hiring for curiosity and collaboration is crucial for building a strong company culture.
💪 John advocates for higher quality healthcare to reduce costs.
💻 The future of healthcare lies in virtual solutions and convenience for patients.
💡 Wellnecity aims to provide a better patient experience through data-driven insights.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Wellnessity and John Quinn
01:55 John's Journey into Healthcare
03:56 Insights from Consulting Experience
06:54 Building Wellnessity: The Origin Story
09:54 Evolution of Wellnessity's Product
13:58 Mission and Vision of Wellnessity
14:55 Company Building and Hiring Practices
17:55 Successes and Lessons Learned
19:54 Client Success Story and Impact
21:20 The Dynamics of Competition in Healthcare
23:05 Fiduciary Duties and Data Utilization
24:37 Ensuring Data Accuracy and Integration
26:40 Proactive Benefits Management for Cost Savings
28:29 Performance Improvement Strategies
30:23 Surprising Insights from Client Engagement
32:46 Building a Mission-Driven Company
35:40 Future Trends in Healthcare
39:26 Enhancing Patient Experience in Healthcare
44:38 Personal Health Practices and Lifestyle Choices
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