The Beat AI @ HLTH : Untangling the Provider Network Knot
In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits with Derek Lo, CEO and Founder at Medallion, to explore how technology is reshaping one of the most overlooked but critical parts of healthcare: managing provider networks. Derek shares the story behind Medallion, why he set out to tackle the complexities of credentialing, licensing, and provider management, and how his team is using automation and AI to make life easier for both providers and organizations.
Medallion builds software that simplifies the complexity of running a provider network. From credentialing to licensing, the platform helps organizations get providers seeing patients faster while offering greater efficiency, visibility, and control.
In this episode, they talk about:
- How Medallion helps accurately manage provider networks with AI automation
- The complicated and complex process of credentialing—and why it sparked Derek’s journey
- Where Medallion comes into play in recruiting and hiring providers
- How this benefits organizations beyond the administrative process
- The future of AI management software in healthcare
- How Medallion is helping drive transformation across the industry
A Little About Derek:
Derek Lo is the CEO and Founder of Medallion, the leading platform for provider network management. Since launching in 2020, he’s grown the company to over 300 customers, built a 150+ person team, and raised $140 million from top investors like Sequoia Capital and Optum Ventures. A second-time founder, Derek previously built and sold Py to Hired.com in 2019. He’s a Yale graduate in Computer Science and Statistics, a two-time Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and is driving Medallion’s mission to simplify healthcare operations with AI-powered automation.