Athenahealth CEO: We Need Silence on Obamacare Mandates

The video discusses the potential impact of the Trump administration on healthcare, particularly focusing on Athenahealth's strategy. It highlights the shift from government subsidies to a market-driven approach, emphasizing Athenahealth's cloud-based services. The discussion includes the role of Tom Price in healthcare reforms and the company's focus on reducing administrative tasks for doctors. Athenahealth aims to expand its client base and improve healthcare efficiency, while navigating changes in federal mandates and Obamacare.

What was a major concern for healthcare IT companies with the change in administration?

• Increase in government subsidies

• End of government subsidies

• Introduction of new healthcare policies

• Decrease in healthcare demand

What was the role of government subsidies in healthcare IT sales during the Obama administration?

• They were minimal

• They were significant

• They were non-existent

• They were decreasing

How does Athenahealth plan to benefit from Tom Price's appointment?

• By increasing government subsidies

• By focusing on enterprise software

• By leveraging a market-driven approach

• By reducing healthcare costs

What does Athenahealth need to focus on reducing administrative tasks?

• Increased healthcare funding

• Silence from Washington

• More research and development

• New government mandates

What is the expected outcome for Athenahealth if there are no new mandates from Washington?

• Increase in government funding

• Stagnation in growth

• Increase in administrative savings

• Decrease in administrative savings

What is Athenahealth's primary focus in response to changes in Obamacare?

• Acquiring new clients

• Increasing government subsidies

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Expanding insurance coverage

How does Athenahealth plan to maintain its growth rate?

• By increasing government subsidies

• By focusing on insurance changes

• By reducing healthcare costs

• By acquiring new clients