Is HealthStream a good company to work for?

HealthStream has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 468 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at HealthStream to a friend and 49% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about HealthStream have been left by employees working as Solution Executive , Account Executive and Software Developer .

Does HealthStream pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HealthStream employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HealthStream. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HealthStream?

61% of HealthStream employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HealthStream 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HealthStream?

Sales (15) , Software Developer (15) , Solution Executive (13) , Account Executive (12) , Account Manager (10) , Solutions Executive (7) , Implementation Manager (6) , Intern (6) , Manager (6) , Product Manager (5) , Software Engineer (5) , Associate Solution Executive (4) , Customer Support Specialist (4) , Director (4) , Implementation Specialist (4)

What are the pros of working at HealthStream according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and extremely innovative" ((in 49 reviews)); "Flexibility is a plus and great culture." ((in 48 reviews)); "Good CEO." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great work/life balance" ((in 17 reviews)); "Most teams great to work with and a lot of people seem to care about doing a good job." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at HealthStream according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay for full time compared to other software development jobs" ((in 41 reviews)); "Benefits are terrible!" ((in 31 reviews)); "But salary is not competitive" ((in 18 reviews)); "Lack of minorities in leadership sends a bad message ." ((in 13 reviews)); "Along with that, managers are afraid of "calling members out" when they are failing to meet standards." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about HealthStream layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about HealthStream layoffs and their outlook for job security at HealthStream in 2026.

What are the top reviewed HealthStream locations?

Nashville , Laurel , San Diego , Boulder , Chicago , Denver , Brentwood , Birmingham , Virginia Beach , New York , Michigan Center , Charlotte , Dallas , Houston , Nash , Madison , North Ridgeville , Norwalk , Perrysburg , Baltimore , Columbia , Atlanta , Midwest City , Parkland , Nash , East Nashville , Tennessee City , Nash , Nashville-Davidson

HealthStream reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(433 total reviews)

Robert A. Frist Jr.

83% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

2.8

Compensation and benefits

HealthStream has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 433 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HealthStream employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

433 reviews

3.0

Jul 17, 2025

Misaligned Roles and Unclear Expectations

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Mission-driven work in healthcare education and compliance. - Many colleagues are passionate and collaborative. - Opportunities to contribute meaningfully, if your role is clearly defined.

Cons

- Roles are often misaligned with job descriptions. - Employees may be hired for one function but expected to take on - unrelated responsibilities (e.g., project management and executive assistant duties) without training, support, or respect for their professional development trajectory. - Managers sometimes interpret boundary-setting or clarification as resistance, rather than a call for better alignment. - This tendency to reconfigure roles on the fly often ignores employees’ strengths and weaknesses, leading to poor utilization and disengagement. - Lack of clarity around responsibilities can lead to burnout and confusion.

HealthStream Response

9mo

Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you found HealthStream’s mission and collaborative environment meaningful. Our HealthStreamers are passionate about improving healthcare by developing the people who deliver care, and we’re proud to see that reflected in your experience. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback regarding role alignment and development. HealthStream leadership works hard to support and recognize team members in their growth, and we are continually working to improve how we define, scope, and communicate roles and career pathways. Input like yours is incredibly helpful to that effort. If you’d like to share more, we encourage you to reach out to HR@healthstream.com.

2.0

Apr 12, 2022

Horribly Disorganized. Tremendous Turnover. Burnt Out.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are some hardworking nice people still here

Cons

The company re-orgs routinely, and there has been a ton of turnover, and we're left with nobody knowing what anybody's job is, and very low tenure in almost every position. To be moderately successful requires long hours and incredible resilience and figuring things out yourself.

HealthStream Response

4y

Thank you for your review. Our HealthStreamers make us successful and are critical in our work to deliver meaningful outcomes. The company culture and the sense of community between team members at all levels makes HealthStream a special, rewarding place to work. Regarding your comments on stability, HealthStream has grown from a start-up to a company with over 1,100 team members. We are constantly innovating and looking to provide new solutions to the healthcare industry. We value our HealthStreamers and work to support them as we grow. If you have further concerns, we encourage you to contact us at HR@healthstream.com.

1.0

Mar 31, 2021

little to no opportunity for women or people of color

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

it was a good company 5 years ago

Cons

little to no opportunity for women or people of color unconscious bias - the company is a bit sexist pay is very low compared to other healthcare companies I was burned out of my time there

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Misaligned Roles and Unclear Expectations

Horribly Disorganized. Tremendous Turnover. Burnt Out.

little to no opportunity for women or people of color

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