Women Leaders & Influencers in Healthcare.

Amy Brown has over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors, working in healthcare, public relations, startup management, policy development, quality improvement, and insurance operations. She came by Straight Outta Health IT to share her knowledge not only as a health tech leader but as a businesswoman at the forefront of advancements in our industry. She recalls her work in the government and how she took a leap of faith in her entrepreneurial endeavors.

She also reflects on being a woman working in Corporate America and how she climbed that ladder to finally get to the C-Suite positions. Amy shares a story in which, in a meeting, a comment was made implying that women were extremely emotional and they all had to take a break. Having emotions during a conversation is not about being male or female; it’s part of being a human being.

Amy then explains her goals with Authenticx, not only internal but external as well. From creating a place where her employees can be their truest selves to helping their clients understand the needs of customers out there. The US healthcare system is broken comparing it to other wealthy countries that have a similar system, and Amy shares the results of a study made by the Commonwealth fund.

To really drive improved health outcomes, you have to understand not just the clinical data. We also must understand the social and environmental aspects of human lives because those impact behaviors associated with healthcare. Amy shares that once the industry leaders acknowledge these factors, the industry will start to be better at delivering care. She also encourages people that have had the entrepreneurial call within themselves to trust that voice and take the leap of faith.

Tune in to this wonderful episode with a powerful woman that is driving the industry forward!