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a16z Cast
05/30/25
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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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Hey Tech, Come to Healthcare
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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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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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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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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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In 2022, we predicted that the biggest company in the world would be a consumer health tech company, and so far, there's been a huge influx of excitement around that thesis.
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Gustaf Alstromer
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To effectively grow in a high-barrier market like health insurance, focus on reaching a larger audience and applying automation and technology to your sales processes.
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Mark Cuban
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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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Mark Cuban
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The healthcare system is complex, and companies often outsource their healthcare expertise instead of having an internal expert, which can harm employee wellness.
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a16z Cast
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Most healthcare products today are consumer-purchased, but there's potential for insurance to start covering wearable devices and other preventative technologies.