This Founder Just Raised $243M to Free Doctors from Their Screens
Fresh off a $240 million fundraise from Oak HC/FT and A16Z, Ambience Healthcare is on a mission to kill medical billing — and build “Iron Man suits for doctors.”
Building a $33B Digital Health Juggernaut
Dexcom generates more than $4 billion in annual revenue and has a market cap north of $30 billion, making it one of the biggest digital health companies in the world. And it all started with a better way to measure blood sugar.
Will AI Doctors Be Legal in 3 Years?
More than a thousand AI medical devices have FDA clearance, yet fewer than two percent of radiologists actually use them.
Winning Over the Skeptics
When Andrew Lacy launched Prenuvo, most of the medical establishment dismissed it as fringe. Now, some of those same skeptics are collaborating with him on research.
The Making of Omada Health
In their first podcast since going public, Omada Health CEO Sean Duffy joins us to reflect on the journey to bend the curve of chronic disease.
The PillPack Founders Are Back for Round Two | PillPack Founder TJ Parker
What does one do after selling their company to Amazon for $1 billion? Start a new one, of course.
Special Episode: Digital Health's Evidence Problem
Most medical care is backed by varying types of evidence—yet we apply higher standards to digital health tools before they’re trusted, adopted, or reimbursed.
Do We Really Need Healthcare Superintelligence?
Most AI in healthcare promises superintelligence—but what if that’s the wrong goal entirely?
Inside a New Model Changing American Healthcare
Over half of Americans now live with at least one chronic condition, yet our healthcare system still revolves around episodic, reactionary care instead of continuous, coordinated support.
Why Healthcare Is Totally Unprepared for AI
US healthcare has more unproductive labor and more unstructured data than any other industry, making it both especially vulnerable to disruption from generative AI and especially unprepared for it.
A New Era at Optum
Over 160 million Americans are served by Optum, yet many still don’t fully understand what it actually does—or why it matters.
The Flywheel Holding Women’s Health Back
Women make 80% of healthcare decisions and outspend men two to one on care—yet when it comes to designing, funding, and scaling health tech, they’re still treated like a niche.
Stopping Healthcare's Tapeworm with Zero Inflation Healthcare
The average American family spends over $24,000 a year on healthcare, and costs continue to rise faster than inflation. Why can't we create a healthcare system that delivers more value for less money?
Family Business to Startup Success
Each year, 2 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer and face a fragmented, overwhelming healthcare system with minimal guidance between doctor visits, even as they make life-altering decisions.
The Health Insurance Founder That Hates Insurance
In this episode, we talk with Mario Schlosser, co-founder and CTO of Oscar Health, about building a tech-first health insurance company in an industry notorious for poor customer experiences.
Healthcare’s Eras Tour
Venture capital in healthcare has evolved from "the trailer park of venture investing" to a fundamental core tenant of the ecosystem, reflecting a quarter-century transformation of the entire industry.
In this episode, we sit down with Mohamad Makhzoumi, co-CEO of NEA, who shares his 25-year journey from unpaid intern to leader of one of the largest healthcare investment funds, offering his insights into the evolution of healthcare startups and VC.
A Brave New Medicaid World
One in four Americans relies on Medicaid, yet the program faces billions in federal funding cuts.
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rajaie Batniji, co-founder and CEO of Waymark, about delivering tech-enabled community care to Medicaid patients.
The Real Reason the Teladoc-Livongo Merger Went Sideways
In 2020, telemedicine company Teladoc acquired remote patient monitoring company Livongo for a record $18.5 billion, creating a $38 billion entity. Today, the combined company is worth less than a tenth of that.
YC Wants Your Hard Tech Solutions
Startup accelerator and venture capital firm Y Combinator has a long history of backing early-stage healthcare startups, with a particular focus on technical founders tackling difficult problems. In this episode, YC partners Jared Friedman and Ankit Gupta share their insights on healthcare investing, the potential of AI in our industry, and why they believe young, tactical founders can play a role in reshaping healthcare.
Lessons from an $11B Healthcare Exit
From law school to leading one of healthcare's most successful value-based care companies, Oak Street Health co-founder Mike Pykos shares the story of building, scaling, and ultimately selling his company to CVS for $11 billion.
He reveals the challenges of scaling a new care model, the importance of focusing on outcomes over financials, and what it takes to transform American healthcare.