Jonathan Bush, of Athenahealth, is known for making outlandish, yet humorous statements that often have a strong ring of truth at healthcare conferences. There’s often truth in the absurd. Today was no exception at Health 2.0 in Silicon Valley. Here’s a small collection of the most outrageous statements, captured via Twitter.
“Beer pong could fuel the best disruptions in health care” @Jonathan_Bush #health2con
— Tim Bergerhofer (@bergerhofer) September 23, 2014
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
@Jonathan_Bush :lame systems are still amazing bcoz we’ve managed to stay lamer for decades. Can’t agree more! #health2con #disrupthealth
— Prerna Anand (@AnandPrerna) September 23, 2014
#health2con Bush “makes no sense to be an entrepreneur in healthcare when you can be in porn.” Beer pong is the key to more disruption.
— Bill Drummy (@drumbeat) September 23, 2014
A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
#health2con Jonathan Bush: I want to see people break up that dollar, and do a much better job than Kaiser. Who’s amazing!
— nerdfox (@nerdfox) September 23, 2014
In more serious news, Athenahealth announced it would expand its More Disruption Please effort for mid- and late-stage companies in the digital health space.
