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a16z Cast

05/30/25

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Building a financial infrastructure for healthcare payments could also lead to the creation of a dominant company in the industry.

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Hey Tech, Come to Healthcare

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05/30/25

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a16z Cast

05/30/25

@ a16z

Another path to becoming a major player in healthcare is to create a consumer marketplace, akin to Amazon, for healthcare services and insurance.

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a16z Cast

05/30/25

@ a16z

A company could become the biggest in the world by integrating insurance and care provision, similar to United Health Group's model.

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a16z Cast

05/30/25

@ a16z

The challenge for startups in healthcare is to integrate into the traditional healthcare system, which requires onboarding providers and insurance companies.

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a16z Cast

05/30/25

@ a16z

The healthcare system is huge and complex, but many successful companies have emerged in highly regulated markets, showing that regulation can be a marker of success.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

02/02/14

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Strategic partnerships with larger companies can provide resources and regulatory guidance, essential for navigating the healthcare landscape.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

I believe every company with over 500 employees should have a healthcare CEO to manage healthcare costs effectively, as healthcare is often the second largest expense after payroll.

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Peter Thiel

04/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

In healthcare, many reform ideas sound good in theory, but the complexity of payment systems makes actual change very difficult.

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Matthew Berman Cast

05/22/25

@ Matthew Berman

AI can profoundly impact healthcare by improving patient care and outcomes while reducing costs, which is crucial given that healthcare constitutes a significant portion of GDP.

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Alexandr Wang

11/14/23

@ Accel

As AI technology evolves, it will create opportunities for founders to innovate in sectors with spiky demand, such as healthcare and financial services.