We all know (or should know by now) that healthcare is undergoing a historic transformation into a digital consumer service. Consumers will soon expect to comparison shop health providers the same as they would for travel, banking, real estate or consumer goods. Health providers that develop the right formula of value—publishing reference pricing and outcomes … Continue reading “WA State’s Healthcare Transformation Checkup: How Are We Feeling Today?”
Author: Rob Arnold
Rob Arnold is a Healthcare Innovation Advisor at the University of Washington and Partner at Quad+Aim Partners advising emerging growth companies on business strategy, planning, and investment. Prior to UW, Rob was CEO of Geospiza, Inc., a leader in cloud computing solutions for genetic analysis which was sold to Perkin Elmer in May of 2011. Prior to Geospiza, Rob was CEO of Crossport Systems, a leader in Internet security solutions which was sold to Lineo/Metrowerks, a division of Motorola. Prior to Crossport, Rob co-founded and was CEO of ST Labs, Inc., an international leader in software quality assurance and testing which was sold to Lionbridge.
Excess Healthcare Spending Is Undermining Innovation
I read Luke Timmerman’s article yesterday on ProCure with mixed emotions. My first emotion was that of deep gratitude for the men and women who commit their lives to the science of improving healthcare. I continue to be inspired by these professionals and their incredible contributions to a healthcare industry that is very slow to … Continue reading “Excess Healthcare Spending Is Undermining Innovation”