Hydrick3232

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   by Hydrick3232 7y ago

   Good to get the context. Yes, legislation will definitely help but we feel that technology can definitely make a large difference in healthcare.
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   by Hydrick3232 7y ago

   Great question. A lot of early success for us has been through our fully automated and integrated billing approach and our ability to communicate a customized estimate for a patient pre-visit. Also, timing plays a huge roll in success. Neve
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   by Hydrick3232 7y ago

   Thank you so much! It's hard to know what's going to happen but something has to happen. The system is broken.
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   by Hydrick3232 7y ago

   Agreed, insurance companies are typically a big cog in the wheel. We're starting to see things change as high deductible health plans have grown so rapidly. The consumerism of healthcare is starting to create change (i.e. price transpa
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   by Hydrick3232 7y ago

   Awesome, thanks for the insight!
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   by Hydrick3232 7y ago

   At this point the gamble is that Single Payer won't happen. There's a chance but we think it's slim. Our bet is that we're positioned well to take advantage of the recent Executive Order.
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   by Hydrick3232 7y ago

   Thanks! Idea to MVP/integration was 3 months. I feel your pain on the integrations. Would love any insight you have on streamlining that process.
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   by Hydrick3232 7y ago

   Ultimately more transparency leads to more competition which leads to lower costs.
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   by Hydrick3232 7y ago

   We'll look into it. Thanks for the heads up.
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    by Hydrick3232 7y ago

    We are planning on integrating with multiple EMR's to make sure we're able to offer a fully automated, fully integrated approach to practices. I love the steps Epic is taking to open up API's. My hope is that more EMR's
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    by Hydrick3232 7y ago

    Thanks! We agree healthcare needs to change. We're excited to be a part of that change.
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    by Hydrick3232 7y ago

    Thank you! We're looking forward to tackling this head on. Appreciate the support!
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    Launch HN: Shift Health (YC S19) – Understand Your Healthcare Costs Pre-Visit

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