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Pear Healthcare Playbook

We share stories from trailblazing entrepreneurs and leaders on how to build a healthcare business from 0 to 1. The Pear Healthcare Playbook, a podcast by Pear VC and hosted by Vivien Ho, Dr. Andrew Parambath and Lipsa Panda created a playbook for founders and operators to learn from other healthcare leaders who done it before.

  1. Lessons from Cesar Herrera, Co-founder and CEO of Yuvo Health, on helping FQHCs engage in value-based care arrangements

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    Lessons from Cesar Herrera, Co-founder and CEO of Yuvo Health, on helping FQHCs engage in value-based care arrangements

    This episode is part of Pear VC's series on Medicaid, covering the basics that founders need to know to build innovations that support communities in need. This week, we're excited to get to know Cesar Herrera. Cesar is the co-founder and CEO of Yuvo Health, a value-based care enablement organization for FQHCs. Yuvo Health is an industry-leading healthcare organization that partners with community health centers to help them gain an advantage in value-based care, a healthcare model that prioritizes patient-provided quality and outcomes of care over the quantity of services delivered.  Founded in New York City in January 2021 by a fully BIPOC team that has experienced the power of quality care firsthand, the entire company shares a common goal of bringing fair, quality care to underserved communities. Yuvo Health empowers health centers to succeed in value-based care arrangements by qualifying for meaningful value-based care contracts and achieving success in those arrangements with a dedicated Population Health partner — and with Yuvo Health taking on the risk in doing so.  Yuvo has raised $28M to date from  AlleyCorp, Mosaic General Partners, New York Ventures, HLM Venture Partners, Route 66 Ventures, VamosVentures, AV8 Ventures, Watershed, GreyMatter, Social Innovation Fund, and others Cesar's journey in healthcare spans over two decades, beginning with strategy and policy consulting at Kurt Salmon Associates, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Booz & Company. He also worked at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, where he spearheaded marketing and competitive strategy initiatives. He then transitioned to Head of Existing Business at Zocdoc, and then Healthify, where he served as Chief Solutions Officer, shaping his vision for Yuvo Health. Cesar holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, along with an MPH in Health Policy and Management from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

    39 min
  2. Lessons from Afia Asamoah and Dr. Sanjay Basu, Co-founders of Waymark, on differentiated, effective care models for Medicaid

    13/11/2024

    Lessons from Afia Asamoah and Dr. Sanjay Basu, Co-founders of Waymark, on differentiated, effective care models for Medicaid

    This episode is part of Pear VC's series on Medicaid, covering the basics that founders need to know to build innovations that support communities in need. Today, we're excited to get to know Afia Asamoah and Dr. Sanjay Basu. Afia is the Head of Legal and People and Sanjay is the Head of Clinical of Waymark, a value-based primary care enabler for Medicaid.   Founded in 2021, Waymark has raised $87M in funding to date from investors such as Lux Capital, CVS Health Ventures, Andreesen Horowitz and NEA. The company is pioneering in the healthcare space by offering tech-enabled, community-based services to Medicaid beneficiaries, ensuring they receive top-notch care and support. In this episode, we learn about Waymark’s differentiated, research-backed, care model for Medicaid and a thoughtful approach to cost-effectiveness that is consistent with the interests of low-income patients.

    55 min
  3. Dr. Muthu Alagappan, CEO and Founder of Counsel, on defining a new healthcare paradigm in asynchronous care

    28/10/2024

    Dr. Muthu Alagappan, CEO and Founder of Counsel, on defining a new healthcare paradigm in asynchronous care

    Today, we’re excited to get to know Dr. Muthu Alagappan, CEO and Founder of Counsel, the modern solution for access to care. Before founding Counsel, Muthu was the CMO of Notable Health for almost 4 years and was an Attending Physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and UCSF Medical Center. He graduated with his MD from Stanford Medicine and (fun fact!) was also the Student Commencement Speaker for his graduating class.Founded in 2023, Counsel provides patients with high-quality, personalized medical advice from expert doctors within minutes. Counsel recently announced $11M in seed funding from investors like A16z, Floodgate, Asymmetric Capital and Pear VC! We’re proud to be partners to Counsel!

    44 min
  4. Lessons from Neil Sanghavi, President and Head of Product and Solutions at Atropos on developing publication-grade evidence for healthcare and life sciences

    08/10/2024

    Lessons from Neil Sanghavi, President and Head of Product and Solutions at Atropos on developing publication-grade evidence for healthcare and life sciences

    Today, we're thrilled to introduce Neil Sanghavi. Neil began his journey with Atropos Health in 2020, initially focusing on product and launch strategy part-time, before taking on the role of President in 2021. Before joining Atropos, Neil lent his expertise as an advisor to prominent health tech startups such as Turquoise Health, Abridge, Tuva, and Ribbon Health, where he contributed to go-to-market strategies, data strategy, analytics team development, and network contracting models. In addition to his advisory roles, Neil was the Provider Strategy & Analytics leader at Haven, the joint venture formed by Amazon, JPMorgan, and Berkshire Hathaway. His career also includes strategic positions at the Cleveland Clinic and The Advisory Board Company (now part of Optum), as well as leadership roles in product and commercialization at healthcare startups like Centivo. In this episode, Neil and I explore his journey into health tech, the role of data in healthcare, and Atropos Health's growth. We discuss their go-to-market strategy, the development of ChatRWD, and the importance of data quality. Neil also shares his vision for the future of Atropos and offers advice for founders.

    52 min
  5. Lessons from Wei Deng, CEO and Founder of Clipboard Health, on relentless growth mindset from zero to Healthcare Unicorn

    12/09/2024

    Lessons from Wei Deng, CEO and Founder of Clipboard Health, on relentless growth mindset from zero to Healthcare Unicorn

    This week, we’re super excited to chat with Wei Deng is the CEO and Founder of Clipboard Health. Wei came to speak to our early-stage pre-seed bootcamp, PearX and we repurposed the talk into a PHP episode because there were so many amazing nuggets. We were lucky enough to hear her insights on building a unicorn as a first-time founder. Wei Deng is also a Pear Healthcare Advisor and deeply committed to supporting the next generation of founders.  Wei got her career start as a lawyer and after a stint in investment banking, worked in a variety of startup roles from Head of Product to COO. Before Clipboard, Wei was one of the first 10 employees at Sendwave. Founded in 2016, Clipboard Health matches healthcare facilities with nurses nearby. Clipboard Health has raised $94M in funding and is now a credible unicorn backed by investors like Sequoia and IVP.  In this episode, we talk about persisting through the idea maze, creating accountability systems within your team, and how to set up frameworks for yourself for success.

    33 min
  6. Lessons from Kevin Riddleberger, Co-Founder of DispatchHealth, on crafting a trusted and comprehensive home healthcare experience

    30/07/2024

    Lessons from Kevin Riddleberger, Co-Founder of DispatchHealth, on crafting a trusted and comprehensive home healthcare experience

    Today, we're so excited to get to know Kevin Riddleberger, Co-Founder of DispatchHealth.   Kevin has over 20 years of experience in both clinical and management roles within the healthcare sector. His passion for transforming healthcare delivery is evident through his focus on technology, process improvement, and enhancing quality standards.  As a board-certified physician assistant, Kevin has contributed his expertise to hospital quality improvement committees and has held the position of president at the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants. Additionally, he plays a vital role as an advisor in Colorado’s healthcare startup community, where he provides guidance on both business and clinical matters. Prior to his role as co-founder of DispatchHealth, Kevin was responsible for leading clinical solutions and strategy at iTriage.  In this episode, we explore the founding and scaling of DispatchHealth, the challenges of reimbursement and scaling, strategies for securing payer contracts, the provider model they use, their success stories, and legal and fundraising advice for founders. Note: Kevin did the interview in early 2024 when he was working for DispatchHealth. He has since moved to a different position.

    43 min
  7. Lessons from Taylor Justice, Co-founder and President of Unite Us, on enhancing care coordination with closed loop referrals

    22/07/2024

    Lessons from Taylor Justice, Co-founder and President of Unite Us, on enhancing care coordination with closed loop referrals

    This episode is part of Pear VC's series on Medicaid, covering the basics that founders need to know to build innovations that support communities in need. Today, we're delighted to introduce Taylor Justice, the driving force behind Unite Us, a company that uses advanced technology solutions to coordinate community-focused social care and integrate social drivers of health into the healthcare continuum and regulatory landscape.   Unite Us developed the first closed-loop referral (CLR) platform that links social care service delivery with detailed outcomes to understand a person’s total health journey. The platform streamlines collaboration among healthcare professionals, community organizations, health plans, and government agencies to provide real-time visibility into the community impact and actionable insights. Through active engagement and accountability, this model increases the efficiency of social care and improves the experience by removing the onus from the patient to navigate eligibility requirements for local services.   Founded in 2013, Unite Us has grown to more than 600 employees serving communities across the US. The company's investors include ICONIQ, Oak HC/FT, and more who are helping advance the company's mission to connect people to the care they need to improve their lives. Taylor started his career in the US Army. After serving in the infantry, he transitioned into an Account Executive role at CCS Medical. From there he became a sales engineer for JDSU which offers products and solutions for communications. After that, Taylor started his entrepreneurial journey co-founding the consulting firm, HigherEchelon, which helped organizations meet their performance goals. In 2013, he co-founded Unite Us and serves as President to this day. Taylor holds a BS in Latin American Studies and Environmental Engineering from West Point Academy and an MBA from Columbia Business School. In this episode, we explore Taylor’s founding journey and how Unite Us's closed-loop referral process is improving care outcomes. We also discuss what it's like to be at the forefront of using social determinants of health data in Medicaid.

    55 min
  8. Lessons from Tracy Douglas, CEO of Virginia Community Healthcare Association, on Innovation for FQHCs

    01/07/2024

    Lessons from Tracy Douglas, CEO of Virginia Community Healthcare Association, on Innovation for FQHCs

    This episode is part of Pear VC's series on Medicaid, covering the basics that founders need to know to build innovations that support communities in need. Today, we're delighted to introduce Tracy Douglas, the CEO of Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA), which is the primary care association representing Virginia’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) .  Tracy brings over 25 years of healthcare administration and operations experience. She has held executive roles in FQHCs in Indiana and Maryland, overseeing multiple locations across both states. In these roles, she led operations, maintained financial strength, and supported strategic goals to achieve excellence in medical practices, programs, and services. Tracy has  managed operations in various healthcare settings, including pediatric centers of excellence, providing cardiac, kidney, and pulmonary services, both clinic-based and surgical. She also oversaw outpatient and inpatient acute care services and led a large health system’s managed care division. Additionally, Tracy served as the Executive Director of a for-profit physician-hospital organization. In her current role, Tracy  is responsible for the overall operation, management, program development, and fiscal control of VCHA. She also advocates for the Association’s members with federal, state, and local policymakers to ensure they have the tools and resources needed to improve access to primary care for the underserved in Virginia. Tracy received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her master’s degree in General Administration with a focus on Healthcare Administration from the University of Maryland University College. In this episode, we learn about the scope of FQHC services, how FQHCs are financed, what challenges they face and how they evaluate vendors.

    50 min
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We share stories from trailblazing entrepreneurs and leaders on how to build a healthcare business from 0 to 1. The Pear Healthcare Playbook, a podcast by Pear VC and hosted by Vivien Ho, Dr. Andrew Parambath and Lipsa Panda created a playbook for founders and operators to learn from other healthcare leaders who done it before.

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    Pear VC
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    2022 - 2025
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