General Catalyst’s Dr. Steve Klasko on Unscaling Healthcare for the Future

In this episode of Healthcare Disruptors, Ohad Arazi speaks to Dr. Stephen Klasko, MD, MBA, DSc honoris causa, Executive in Residence at General Catalyst, to explore innovative intersections between academic medicine and digital health. Dr. Klasko dives into the concept of “unscaling” healthcare, emphasizing the need to anticipate future needs today for a more patient-centric system. 

 

Dr. Klasko also shares insights on bridging the gap between tech entrepreneurs and frontline healthcare providers to create sustainable solutions. Additionally, he discusses the importance of disruption and creation in transforming the healthcare landscape. 

 

Topics discussed:

• The concept of "unscaling" and its importance in creating patient-centric healthcare systems that anticipate future needs.
• The blend of traditional academic approaches with innovative digital solutions to improve healthcare efficiency and patient care.
• How tech entrepreneurs can better understand and address frontline healthcare challenges for sustainable solutions.
• The role of disruptive innovation in transforming the healthcare landscape and creating new opportunities for improvement.
• General Catalyst’s whole-health assurance thesis and its implications for the future of healthcare.
• The need for healthcare solutions to be scalable and sustainable to effectively address broader healthcare challenges.
• The importance of viewing healthcare innovations from the eyes of the patient for comprehensive care.
• The intersection of academic medicine and technology in fostering healthcare advancements and innovation.
• Predictions on what will be obvious in healthcare ten years from now and the steps needed to achieve those advancements today.

Resources Mentioned: 

• Dr. Klasko’s website. 
• Dr. Klasko’s email: sklasko@generalcatalyst.com