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58 implied HN points 17 Apr 23
  1. Meditation helps to de-stigmatize mental health by making it more accessible and reframing the issue.
  2. Headspace Health has partnered with major healthcare providers like Cigna and Kaiser Permanente to expand access to mental health services.
  3. Creating a platform that combines mindfulness, therapy, and medication can provide significant value to employers and drive engagement.
19 implied HN points 27 Mar 23
  1. TakeCare aims to educate those interested in the healthcare industry.
  2. TakeCare provides introductory written content on the US healthcare system.
  3. TakeCare offers interviews with healthcare innovators and curated content with insights.
19 implied HN points 20 Mar 23
  1. Lagging indicators for product success include revenue, mid-level indicators involve usage metrics, and early indicators consist of feedback from target customers.
  2. Building a strong product culture involves deep customer empathy, a focus on business growth, a drive for learning, and a collaborative team culture.
  3. Success in product management is measured by revenue generation, usage metrics, and meeting target customer needs through strategic decision-making.
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19 implied HN points 09 Apr 23
  1. The US Healthcare 101 Study Guide serves as a gateway for those interested in the healthcare industry.
  2. Many new healthcare industry personnel lack fundamental knowledge about the US healthcare system.
  3. Promoting healthcare literacy is crucial for healthcare employees.
0 implied HN points 24 Apr 23
  1. Building customer empathy involves engaging various team members early on in the customer engagement process.
  2. Great product managers are informed by data, not attached to their ideas, and blend qualitative and quantitative inputs.
  3. In an open-core company, interacting with a passionate community of developers is essential for product management.