Why Data Alone Won’t Save Your Startup with Karen Joswick

Most HealthTech founders collect loads of patient data…But let’s be honest: dashboards don’t change care plans—decisions do.

I sat down with Karen Josswick to uncover how HealthTech companies can stop spinning in data loops and start building real post-acute care value.

We talked workflow integration, remote care planning, and how to activate the right team talents inside your org and your buyers' orgs.

If you're serious about delivering outcomes that healthcare systems value, this episode is your blueprint.

▶️Why remote care is the biggest untapped opportunity in post-acute care

▶️What founders misunderstand about data strategy and workflow

▶️How to spot and activate change champions inside provider orgs

▶️A breakdown of visionary vs. strategist vs. operator roles—and how it affects your implementation success

▶️Why founders must shift from “dashboard thinking” to “workflow mapping”

Episode Timeline:

[00:00:00] - Why data activation matters more than collection

[00:01:04] - Karen Joswick and PointClickCare Summit background

[00:03:44] - Technology’s role in enabling care workflow improvements

[00:05:51] - Building networks with high-quality provider partners

[00:09:10] - Turning integration into a repeatable care standard

[00:12:17] - Innovators vs. strategists vs. implementers: know your team

[00:16:04] - Diversity of experience builds better solutions

[00:20:11] - Audience call-to-action: identify your blind spots

[00:22:12] - Six learning points founders must internalize

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