# Why the people funding health care startups have never treated a patient

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Podcast: [The Podcast by KevinMD](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-podcast-by-kevinmd-449609)
Published: 2026-06-18T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Most of the people deciding where billions of health care dollars get invested have never treated a patient. Harsha Moole, a physician scientist and health care venture capital founder, joins Kevin to discuss his KevinMD article " The crash cart that taught me physician-led investing ." You'll hear how a single overlooked workflow problem on a hospital crash cart became a multi-hospital company, why physician-led groups screen every deal through three gates of clinical, regulatory, and reimbursement diligence, and how doctors can get involved without leaving their day job by advising startups, advising venture funds, or co-investing through a physician network. Harsha also breaks down why angel investing requires a long timeline, the discipline to diversify across 4 to 10 companies, and money you can afford to lose. If you've ever looked at a health care product and thought you could have told them it wouldn't work, this conversation makes the case for using that clinical instinct beyond the bedside. True team-based care starts with you. At ChenMed, we believe the best way to care for patients is to change the way we practice medicine. When you join our team, you are empowered to lead. We've moved beyond the traditional volume-heavy model to focus on true value-based care. Our model gives you the time and resources to manage complex cases and make a lasting impact on your community. Whether you are applying for a primary care physician, nurse practitioner, or medical director position, you will feel supported by a physician-led culture that understands your challenges. Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed here. You'll be rewarded with a career that offers both professional fulfillment and a better quality of life. Visit ChenMed.com/physicians-KevinMD to learn more. VIS…

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