Episode 47 - Elina Onitskansky, Founder & CEO at Ilant Health

Summary

Welcome back for Episode 47 of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast!

 Today Norm is joined by Elina Onitskansky, founder and CEO of Ilant Health, who discusses her journey in healthcare and the unique approach her company takes in obesity management. She emphasizes the importance of value-based care, which focuses on driving member experience, clinical value, and financial sustainability. Elina highlights the need for personalized solutions in obesity management and challenges the belief in a one-size-fits-all approach. She also emphasizes the value of combining digital health innovation with high-touch care and the importance of non-judgmental engagement in supporting individuals with obesity. Ilant focuses on providing high-quality, value-based care for obesity management. They work with employers and health plans to create personalized programs that align with the needs of their members. The goal is to engage the right individuals and provide them with the most effective treatment options, whether it's medication, surgery, or behavioral therapy. Ilant emphasizes data-driven decision-making and open communication to ensure the best outcomes for their members. They aim to de-average care and drive better value in the obesity management space.

Takeaways

🩺 Value-based care in obesity management involves driving member experience, clinical value, and financial sustainability.

💡 Personalized solutions are crucial in obesity management, as there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

🌐 Combining digital health innovation with high-touch care is essential for effective healthcare solutions.

🤝 Non-judgmental engagement is crucial in supporting individuals with obesity and promoting positive health outcomes. Ilant focuses on providing high-quality, value-based care for obesity management.

🏢 They work with employers and health plans to create personalized programs that align with the needs of their members.

📊 Ilant emphasizes data-driven decision-making and open communication to ensure the best outcomes for their members.

🔍 They aim to de-average care and drive better value in the obesity management space.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Elina Onitskansky and Ilant Health

02:42 Value-Based Care in Obesity Management

06:14 Personalized Treatment in Obesity Management

08:42 The Importance of Non-Judgmental Engagement

14:37 The Role of Consulting Experience in Healthcare Leadership

28:40 Value-Based Care for Obesity Management

30:42 Personalized Programs for Employers and Health Plans

33:49 Engaging People on What's Meaningful for Them

45:55 Finding Aligned Investors

51:53 Reducing Stress and Balancing Work-Life

54:42 Outro

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