In this episode of Precision Medicine Made Simple, we’re joined by Lucy Janoyan, the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Biography Health. Together with Taylor Cu, Lucy dives into a wide-ranging discussion on the state of healthcare, DIY testing, and the future of personalized care.

Lucy and Taylor reflect on their experience at Rosetta Fest, where they explored the complexities of the healthcare system, the growing trend of employer-sponsored healthcare, and the role of digital health platforms in improving care delivery. They also discuss the challenges of managing family health data, the importance of building trusted care teams, and the increasing role of DIY health tools and AI in the personal health journey.

Through personal anecdotes, Lucy shares her perspective on how healthcare consumers are navigating the fragmented system, the need for better data transparency, and why it’s crucial to combine innovative technologies with trusted healthcare professionals.

Key Takeaways:

• The complexities of the current healthcare system make it hard to deliver personalized care efficiently.
• The rise of DIY health testing and the role of AI in managing health data raises concerns around data security, accuracy, and the need for expert validation.
• Employers are becoming more involved in providing innovative health benefits, but challenges remain for smaller businesses in offering comprehensive plans.
• How fragmented health data across different systems impacts patients and caregivers, and why consolidation and integration are essential.
• The importance of trusted care teams and providers, even in an age of digital health platforms and self-directed care.

In This Episode:

• [00:00] Introduction to the challenges of navigating healthcare and the role of employers in healthcare
• [05:00] Reflections on Rosetta Fest and the conversations around transparency, costs, and improving outcomes
• [10:00] The rise of DIY health testing and its impact on trust in providers and healthcare plans
• [15:00] How employers are evolving their healthcare offerings and the rise of self-insured companies
• [20:00] The importance of consolidating fragmented health data for easier patient navigation
• [25:00] The limits of AI in healthcare and why expert validation is still necessary
• [30:00] Managing family healthcare data and the importance of self-advocacy
• [35:00] Exploring the power of genetics in managing health risks and creating personalized care plans
• [40:00] The importance of having a trusted care team in the DIY health era and the future of personalized care

Notable Quotes

• “We need to combine AI and digital health tools with trusted providers to ensure the data we’re using is accurate and impactful.” – Lucy Janoyan
• “More data doesn’t always equal better decisions if we don’t know how to use it. It’s about action, not just information.” – Taylor Cu
• “Your genes are not your destiny. We have the power to influence our health with the right information and the right team.” – Lucy Janoyan
• “We’re moving toward a more holistic care model, but we need to make sure it’s also consolidated and accessible.” – Lucy Janoyan

Our Guest

Lucy Janoyan is the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Biography Health. With a strong background in healthcare and a deep understanding of the complexities of the system, Lucy leads efforts to make precision medicine more accessible, actionable, and personalized for individuals and their care teams.

Resource and Links

Lucy Janoyan

• https://www.healthtechalpha.com/person/lucy-janoyan

Taylor Cu

• https://precision-medicine-made.captivate.fm/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorcu
• https://www.instagram.com/taylor_cu

Dr. William Stanford

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-stanford-md-phd-facp

Sponsored by: Biography Health

This episode is sponsored by Biography Health — where DNA-powered healthcare is designed just for you. Biography Health is a HIPAA-compliant precision medicine platform that equips providers with AI-driven recommendations powered by your genetics, health history, and clinical insights — all while keeping data private, secure, and independent from large EHR systems.

If you're a provider ready to bring precision medicine into your practice, visit BiographyHealth.com to learn more.

Or, if you're a patient who wants your doctor to explore this, point them our way — we’ll help them bring personalized healthcare to life.