As a driving force behind e-commerce game changers such as PayPal and Google Wallet, Stephanie Tilenius has already assisted the transform the way we shop. Now, she is hoping to bring that similar sense of revolution to the healthcare industry.
Healthcare spending in the U.S. is estimated at more than $3 trillion, with more than 75 percent of that is spent on persons with chronic conditions, in accordance to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vida Health, which Tilenius cofounded in the year 2014, aims to lower these costs and make better the people’s well-being using a subscription-based app that pairs patients with health coaches.
The San Francisco-based company claims that its mission is “to utilize technology to connect people to offer continuous, connected and collaborative healthcare that drives better results at a lower cost.” I spoke with Tilenius about the details of that vision and why she considers this is an exciting time for health technology. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. You can hear the full interview on Inflection Point.
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