AI, Growth, and the Future of Healthcare | Anish Acharya & Sachin Jain

SCAN Health Plan CEO Sachin Jain speaks with a16z General Partner Anish Acharya about AI, healthcare, and what it takes for established organizations to adapt during periods of technological change. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping work, customer experience, software development, and organizational structure. Acharya argues that artificial intelligence is not simply another productivity tool, but a fundamentally new technology capable of performing work on behalf of people and organizations. They discuss AI adoption inside large enterprises, the future of customer support, software development, healthcare operations, and why curiosity, experimentation, and ambition may be the most important traits for organizations navigating the transition. Along the way, Acharya shares his views on economic growth, human flourishing, and the role AI could play in reducing healthcare costs and improving patient experiences.