Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Rachel Feinman of Tampa General Hospital Ventures
Nov 29, 2025
Rachel Feinman, Vice President of Innovation at Tampa General Hospital Ventures, shares her journey from lawyer to healthcare innovator. She discusses the importance of navigating regulatory uncertainty and how legal skills fuel her investment strategies. Feinman emphasizes leveraging AI and technology to accelerate growth and improve patient care, highlighting projects like RTLS and computer vision in operating rooms. She argues for investing in brand strength and consumer-centric models to enhance the hospital's growth.
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Building TGH Ventures From Scratch
- Rachel Feinman described joining Tampa General five years ago to build TGH Ventures from the ground up.
- She recounted growing a portfolio of over a dozen direct investments while transitioning from practicing attorney to healthcare leader.
Curiosity Enables Cross-Functional Innovation
- Rachel says curiosity is essential because the innovation team must span many clinical and operational domains.
- Her attorney background helps her ask deep questions and negotiate deal documents effectively.
Regulatory Uncertainty Shapes Strategy
- Regulatory uncertainty is a major headwind shaping investment choices and partnerships at TGH.
- Being nimble lets the organization treat regulatory change as a potential tailwind rather than only a risk.