In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Reid, founder and CEO of Wellist, a benefits platform that uses a series of algorithms to connect patients and employees to personalized support services, from childcare to mental health: narrowing down hundreds of providers into the perfect assortment, all at no cost.
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.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction to Ashley Reid and Wellist
2:02 – From corporate strategy to healthcare entrepreneurship
6:45 – Inspiration behind Wellist and identifying support gaps
11:10 – Connecting patients and employees to personalized resources
15:30 – Why reallocating resources, not overspending, improves outcomes
20:05 – Addressing social determinants of health: childcare, mental health, and more
25:20 – Scaling Wellist and lessons from the healthcare ecosystem
29:40 – The future of patient support platforms and holistic care
34:15 – Closing thoughts and where to learn more about Wellist