Fantastic culture - great sense of ownership and mission - Senior Vice President - General Manager Health Catalyst Employee Review

5.0
Apr 15, 2019
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Pros

Culture - never worked at a company that has such a strong focus on a positive, supportive work culture and great work/life balance Mission - the committment to transforming healthcare and improving outcomes for patients and providers, this is a true north that sets the tone for the whole company Ownership - at all levels of hierarchy a strong principle of ownership is encouraged, allowing individuals to rapidly grow and prove themselves in their area of competence -Continuous, transparent improvement and self-reflection: while the company has some areas to improve, it discusses them openly and seeks for ways to improve rapidly

Cons

Diversity - the company's initial team were not very diverse, though great efforts have gone into creating approaches and policies to increase diversity. Some of their new teams are much more diverse and located in several different geographies Strong provider focus - the company is clearly well positioned to have great impact with payers, life sciences, employers and directly with patients, important to move and scale beyond the original scope

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Health Catalyst Response
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Thank you for sharing this review and for choosing to join Health Catalyst as one of our companywide leaders. I'm so grateful for our teammates who have recently chosen to contribute their talents to the mission of the company, and I'm often taken aback as I read through their biographical information and consider their incredible capabilities. You are one of those gifted individuals and leaders, and I feel grateful to be your colleague. I also appreciate your observations about how we can improve and expand our vision. I am also encouraged to see teammates from diverse backgrounds and contexts joining Health Catalyst and contributing at an extraordinary level, and it's encouraging to see many examples of this exemplary work being recognized and individuals qualifying to be promoted into positions of greater responsibility. I continue to feel a deep desire and passion for Health Catalyst to be a place where every team member feels that they have a bright future ahead of them, with many exciting career opportunities available to them as they contribute to the company's mission over time. I'm also excited to see us take steps to expand beyond our core US provider client base, and believe that we can make a broader impact in adjacent markets and internationally. And I feel so encouraged by the talent and commitment of some of our recently-hired international colleagues. I'm excited to see this growth unfold in the months and years ahead, and feel gratitude to you for your willingness to play a leadership role, for sacrificing and volunteering your best ideas and efforts towards this objective. Your contributions are appreciated, please know that. Best, Dan

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