Open Source Health with Tripp Johnson

BTS: Aligning Incentives and Lessons in Growth

Tripp Johnson Season 3 Episode 4

In this inaugural solo episode, I dive into the latest strategies and reflections from the past week at Advaita Health Ventures. Join me as I explore the critical importance of aligning incentives, the challenges of managing a growing team, and our journey toward becoming a data-driven organization. From tackling utilization issues to implementing innovative compensation models, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the lessons we've learned and the steps we're taking to scale sustainably. 

Topics Covered

  1. Aligning Incentives:
    • The concept of aligning individual goals with organizational goals.
    • Challenges of aligning incentives in a growing company.
    • Strategies implemented: financial incentives, productivity bonuses, and additional PTO options.
  2. Utilization and Data-Driven Decisions:
    • Overview of our approach to data integration and utilization.
    • Benefits of transitioning to a data-driven model.
    • Examples of data-driven improvements in patient care and provider workload management.
  3. Compensation Models and Flexibility:
    • New compensation structures: straight salary, productivity-based pay, and 1099 options.
    • Offering flexibility to providers based on their personal and professional needs.
  4.  Recruitment and Team Building:
    • Implementing a referral bonus program to attract top talent.
    • Strategies for identifying and recruiting high-quality candidates.
  5.  Learning from Mistakes:
    • Reflecting on a recent hire that didn't work out as planned.
    • Importance of setting up new roles for success and understanding organizational needs.
  6.  The Path Forward:
    • Plans for hiring a full-time data analyst.
    • Importance of building a solid data architecture for future growth.
    • Upcoming projects and the excitement of scaling the organization.

Key Takeaways:

  • Aligning incentives is crucial for sustainable growth and employee satisfaction.
  • Becoming a data-driven organization requires a solid data architecture and thoughtful integration.
  • Flexibility in compensation and recruitment can help attract and retain top talent.
  • Continuous learning and adaptation are key to overcoming challenges and achieving success.

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