In this episode of The Healthcare Theory, we sit down with Ashley Reid, founder and CEO of Wellist, a platform that connects patients and employees to personalized support services, from childcare to mental health.

Ashley shares her journey from a corporate strategy leader to an innovative entrepreneur determined to reshape the healthcare landscape. She dives into Wellist’s mission to create systems that ensure patients and employees find the right resources, ranging from childcare to mental health support, exactly when they need them. We discuss how her team has built a platform designed to systematize support services and why reallocating resources, not just spending more, is the real solution to improving healthcare outcomes. Tune in to learn how Wellist is bridging the gap between clinical care and social determinants of health, ensuring people get the holistic care they deserve.

In this episode of The Healthcare Theory, we’re joined by Dr. Arpit Rao, oncologist and co-founder of Ankr Health, a Y Combinator-backed startup using AI to transform cancer care.

We explore his path from running FDA clinical trials to launching a platform that predicts treatment-limiting side effects before they happen. He also discusses the startup’s go-to-market journey, including their first major deal with AstraZeneca, and how they’ve built a solution tailored specifically for the pharma industry. This conversation is a powerful look into how machine learning can improve outcomes, reduce patient drop-off, and reimagine the future of oncology care.

In this episode of The Healthcare Theory, we're hosting Dr. Amar Setty, anesthesiologist and co-founder of Patient Premier, a startup reimagining how we measure and manage pain.

We explore his journey from medical school and Capitol Hill to launching a data-driven pain tracking platform that helps patients and providers make smarter decisions. Amar shares how Patient Premier's “Pain Scored” platform goes beyond the traditional 1–10 scale to capture a fuller picture of pain using remote monitoring and behavioral data. He also discusses the challenges of building a startup in healthcare, from navigating reimbursement models to integrating with clinical workflows. This conversation is a deep dive into how data can improve care, reduce opioid dependence, and reshape how we think about value in medicine.4o