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CMS just killed the clipboard, and that’s just the beginning.
On April 9, CMS unveiled something remarkable: the first wave of HealthTech Ecosystem tools that could fundamentally change how we experience healthcare.
No more arriving 30 minutes early to fill out forms you’ve completed a dozen times before.
Instead? Scan your phone. Share your data instantly. Walk straight to your appointment.
💡 But here’s what really caught my attention:
Over 50 companies are now part of the Medicare App Library. Not just tech giants, but innovators across the spectrum, all building toward one vision: healthcare that actually works for patients.
The “Kill the Clipboard” initiative is more than convenience. It’s about:
• Reducing medical errors from illegible handwriting
• Cutting administrative costs by up to 40%
• Giving clinicians more time with patients
• Creating a truly connected care experience
And the personalized health apps? They’re extending care beyond the four walls of the clinic. Nutrition guidance. Chronic disease management. Wellness coaching. All integrated with your medical record.
Here’s my take: We’ve been talking about digital transformation in healthcare for years. But when CMS, with its massive influence over how healthcare is delivered and paid for, throws its weight behind interoperability, things actually move.
The fact that 700 organizations pledged support tells me this isn’t just another pilot program. This is the beginning of healthcare’s digital infrastructure rebuild.
For FQHCs and safety net providers, this could be game-changing. Digital tools that reduce administrative burden mean more resources for patient care. And apps that help manage chronic conditions between visits? That’s exactly what underserved populations need.
The question now: How quickly can we scale this beyond early adopters?
Because every day we wait, patients are still filling out that clipboard.
♻️ Repost if paperwork shouldn’t be healthcare’s biggest time thief
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Jonathan Govette is a seasoned healthcare and technology executive with more than two decades of experience building, scaling, and advising digital health companies. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oatmeal Health, an AI-driven Lung Cancer Screening and Diagnostics company focused on expanding access to early detection for underrepresented populations, particularly patients served by Federally Qualified Health Centers and value-based health plans.
With a background in engineering, product development, and strategic partnerships, Jonathan has founded and led multiple health technology ventures across clinical care delivery, regulated medical software, and AI-enabled diagnostics. His work sits at the intersection of medicine, technology, and health equity, with a consistent focus on translating complex clinical problems into scalable, real-world solutions.
Jonathan has spent much of his professional life dedicated to improving outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities. He has designed and implemented frameworks that align clinical quality, reimbursement, and technology to sustainably advance health equity at scale. This mission is deeply personal and informs his leadership philosophy and long-term vision for healthcare transformation.
In addition to his operating experience, Jonathan is an author and long-time writer in the healthcare domain, with over 20 years of published work covering digital health, medical innovation, and healthcare systems. He is a frequent mentor to early-stage founders and regularly advises startups on product strategy, partnerships, and go-to-market execution in regulated healthcare environments.
Before entering industry full-time, Jonathan nearly pursued a career in medicine with an early path toward cardiothoracic surgery, an experience that continues to shape his clinical perspective and respect for frontline care delivery.
CEO | Oatmeal Health | AI Lung Cancer Startup | Engineer | Writer | Almost Became a Doctor (Cardiac Thoracic Surgeon) | 3x Health Tech Founder | Startup Mentor | Follow to share what I’ve learned along the way.
