EP206: Turns Out, High-Deductible Plans Don't Drive High-Quality, Cost-Effective Health Care, With Ashok Subramanian, CEO and Founder of Centivo

Ashok founded Centivo in 2017 after observing the inefficiency in the health care system and the pain that has resulted for employers and employees. Prior to Centivo, Ashok co-founded Liazon, operator of the nation's industry-leading private benefits exchange for active employees. Liazon was acquired by Willis Towers Watson in 2013, and after the acquisition, Ashok served as managing director for Willis Towers Watson's Group Exchange business. Prior to Liazon, Ashok was an associate principal at McKinsey and Co., where he served as a leader in the firm's health care and private equity practices. ​In addition to his role at Centivo, Ashok serves as an independent Board director at Artemis Health as well as a senior adviser to Silversmith Capital, a growth equity firm. Ashok received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, a master's degree from Stanford University, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.