Digital Health Heavyweights Episode 10: Megan Zweig, President and CEO of Rock Health Advisory
In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norm Volsky interviews Megan Zweig, the president and CEO of Rock Health Advisory. They discuss Megan's journey into healthcare, her experiences at the Advisory Board, and the lessons she learned along the way. Megan shares insights on working with chief medical officers, the impact of COVID-19 on Rock Health, and her transition to the organization. The conversation also covers trends in digital health, personal health practices, and the importance of leadership and career growth.
Takeaways
β Megan's Early Interest: Inspired by her mother's career as an athletic trainer.
π Career Shift: Switched focus from political science to public policy with a concentration in health policy.
π Analytical Skills: Learned to rigorously assess root causes of healthcare issues at the Advisory Board.
π€ Collective Learning: Emphasized the importance of shared learning among healthcare executives.
π Facilitating Knowledge: Gained appreciation for being a vehicle for learning at the Advisory Board.
π Innovation Journey: Transitioned to Rock Health to immerse herself in the innovation ecosystem.
π COVID-19 Impact: Strengthened Rock Health's mission to transform health for all humanity.
π©βπΌ Leadership Growth: Evolved from micromanagement to empowering her team.
π Defining Success: Equipping clients with data and insights is key in advisory work.
π Digital Health Trends: Obesity care, next-gen wearables, and climate health are emerging focus areas.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Megan Zweig and Rock Health
01:59 Megan's Journey into Healthcare
05:36 Experience at the Advisory Board
11:14 Impactful Moments and Lessons Learned
17:08 Navigating Imposter Syndrome
17:48 Working with Chief Medical Officers
20:49 Transition to Rock Health
26:20 Navigating Remote Work Challenges
28:06 Rock Health's Vision and Structure
31:43 Career Growth and Leadership Lessons
37:05 Defining Success in Advisory Roles
40:05 Key Insights from Digital Health Trends
45:55 Personal Health Practices and Lifestyle Choices
48:44 Outro
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