Episode 50 - Glen Tullman, Chief Executive Officer at Transcarent

Summary

Welcome to our 50th episode the of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast! Today is the biggest one yet. Norm interviews Glen Tullman, CEO of TransCarent and former CEO of Livongo and Allscripts, who discusses his journey in the digital health space. Glen shares how he got into healthcare and the impact his mentors had on him. Tullman emphasizes the importance of trying new things and learning from failures. He also talks about his experience building Allscripts and the success of Livongo in improving healthcare outcomes. Tullman's guiding principles include making a difference, giving back, and staying connected with people. Glen Tullman discusses the importance of experience and embracing simple values in order to succeed. He explains why Livongo decided to focus on the employer channel and how it benefited both the company and the employees. Tullman also highlights the need to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, and how TransCarent aims to achieve that. He emphasizes the power of technology and the importance of creating a seamless and personalized healthcare experience. Glen shares his philosophy on hiring and developing talent, including the value of radical honesty and learning from mistakes.

Takeaways

🌟 Glen Tullman got into healthcare after being encouraged by a mentor to make a difference and help people.

🔍 He believes in trying new things and learning from failures, which has been a key factor in his success.

🏥 Tullman's experience building Allscripts and leading Livongo demonstrated the importance of creating impactful healthcare solutions.

🎯 His guiding principles include making a difference, giving back, and staying connected with people. Embracing experience and learning from mistakes is crucial for success.

🏢 The employer channel can be a valuable channel for digital health companies.

💰 Healthcare needs to be more affordable and accessible.

🔧 Technology can revolutionize the healthcare experience.

👥 Hiring and developing talent requires a strong vision, energy, and radical honesty.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Glen Tullman's Background

04:02 Pivoting Allscripts: Electronic Prescribing and User-Friendly EMR

08:47 The Founding Story of Livongo: Creating a Loved Healthcare Experience

16:25 Glen Tullman's Guiding Principles and Values

29:07 Learning from Successes and Failures

31:43 TransCarent: A Comprehensive Platform

36:02 Creating a Culture of Radical Honesty

41:35 The Importance of Feeling Like You're Winning

54:57 Outro

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