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Live at HLTH: Simplifying Healthcare: A Unified Platform for Members —Featuring Owen Tripp

Episode Summary

Healthcare needs innovation to ensure personalized and accessible care for everyone. In this episode, Owen Tripp, Co-founder of Included Health, shares his journey from Silicon Valley to founding Included Health, driven by a passion for leveraging technology to transform healthcare. Owen’s and his team’s mission is to provide seamless virtual care services and navigation. He emphasizes the need for a member-focused approach in healthcare, where the platform simplifies access to personalized care, breaking away from fragmented systems. Owen delves into the challenges employers and health plans face in delivering integrated care experiences and highlights the importance of sustainability in healthcare innovation. Finally, Owen encourages healthcare leaders to persist in their efforts, emphasizing the significance of doing everything at scale. Tune in and learn how healthcare leaders like Owen are revolutionizing healthcare with a simple, unified experience that prioritizes individual well-being over administrative hurdles!

Episode Notes

About Owen Tripp:

Owen Tripp is the Co-founder of Included Health, a groundbreaking integrated navigation and virtual care company reshaping the healthcare landscape. With a lifelong background in technology, Owen previously co-founded Reputation.com, a global leader in online reputation and privacy management, showcasing his prowess in dealing with large datasets to enhance trust and collaboration in online interactions.

In 2012, Owen embarked on a mission to revolutionize the healthcare experience. Driven by the saddening fact that the internet has had a limited impact on healthcare, he identified an opportunity to leverage technology for positive change. 

Owen’s journey reflects not only a technical challenge but also a commitment to making a substantial impact on individuals, including his family members, by redefining healthcare accessibility and experience.

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