EP432: The Knifepoint Intersection of Margin and Mission and the Peril of Cutting Clinical “Waste,” With Kate Wolin, ScD

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Balancing Mission and Margin in Healthcare: Lessons from Kate Wolin

In Episode 432 of 'Relentlessly Seeking Value,' host Stacey Richter discusses with behavioral epidemiologist and digital health entrepreneur Kate Wolin about the challenges and opportunities in merging clinical care with efficient business practices. They explore the pitfalls of scaling healthcare services while maintaining patient outcomes and why human-centered approaches are vital. They stress the importance of aligning investors, founders, and clinical leaders, measuring meaningful outcomes, and fostering a mission-driven culture to ensure both financial sustainability and high-quality patient care. The episode also highlights relevant episodes and resources for further exploration.

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00:00 Welcome to Episode 432: Navigating Healthcare's Margin and Mission 00:32 Gratitude and Progress in Healthcare 01:25 The Peril of Cutting 'Clinical Waste' in Healthcare 04:00 Kate Wolin's Optimism and Advice for Healthcare Entrepreneurs 05:56 Exploring Effective Healthcare Interventions and Their Challenges 14:33 The Impact of Money on Healthcare Mission and Margin 26:51 Advice for Healthcare Entrepreneurs and Investors 37:51 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Subscribe