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- Lisa Suennen, also known as the Venture Valkyrie, is a special guest on "The Healthcare Nation" podcast hosted by Rick Gannotta.
- Lisa's background includes a journey from tech to healthcare, driven by a desire to do good while making money.
- The current state of healthcare faces challenges with complex systems and misaligned incentives hindering innovation.
- Technology can improve healthcare if services are optimized and personalized beyond just pharmaceuticals.
- Private equity and venture capital drive innovation and scaling of healthcare startups.
- Lisa guides startups by helping them understand healthcare economics, delivery, and aligning incentives.
- Consumer-driven healthcare services have gained momentum, but most consumers are disinterested until faced with urgent needs.
- Companies should be cautious about relying solely on consumer payments for healthcare services.
- Overseas companies often struggle to understand the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system, especially in digital health.
- Influencing companies' fundamental business model changes can be challenging, leading Lisa to explore a CEO role for direct impact.
