ALIGN HEALTH INSIGHTS: August 2025
Welcome to August's Insights
As we dive into August 2025 and the heart of Q3, the healthcare tech landscape continues to evolve with groundbreaking innovations and persistent talent challenges. At MCZ Align, we’re excited to recap July’s highlights from our "Align Health Insights" podcast series, and celebrate impactful placements. This month, we’re unpacking Episode 5’s deep dive into community-driven health solutions, exploring job market trends, and previewing what’s ahead. Let’s explore August’s key updates!
Healthcare Industry Spotlight: Trends Shaping Q3
August 2025 highlights a pivotal moment in healthcare tech, with AI and telehealth driving efficiency and patient access. The focus on integrating social determinants of health—such as housing and community support—is gaining momentum, reflecting a shift toward equity-focused care. Workforce adaptability remains critical, with demand rising for tech-savvy leaders amid ongoing shortages. Cybersecurity and data governance are top priorities as health tech firms scale, while policy shifts around value-based care continue to reshape the industry. At MCZ Align, we’re connecting talent to these opportunities—look for more insights in our September newsletter!
Top Takeaways from Align Health Insights: Episode 5
Episode 5, released on August 6, 2025, featured Sameer Sood and Josh Prasad, Co-Founders of FwdSlash, discussing the integration of health and social care. Our LinkedIn series this month breaks down these insights:
Insights into Sameer's and Josh's backgrounds and the vision behind FwdSlash.
The critical role of community-centric solutions in tackling housing and health challenges.
Macro trends in healthcare innovation and critiques of traditional VC models.
FwdSlash's innovative initiatives, including a housing fund and community health studio.
The importance of long-term stakeholder alignment for sustainable impact.
🎧 Watch Episode 5 — Episode 6 with Ray Wang drops September 10!
Job Market Trends
The healthcare tech job market in July 2025 showed steady growth, with a focus on AI, data privacy, and telehealth roles. Demand for clinical informaticists and AI implementers surged as firms expand, though talent shortages persist in specialized areas. Flexible work models and mental health support are becoming key hiring incentives, reflecting a shift toward resilient teams. Layoffs in some life sciences sectors contrast with robust hiring in digital health, creating a mixed landscape.
Career Development Tips
In a healthcare tech landscape shaped by AI breakthroughs and community-focused innovation building a standout career requires strategic growth. Here are five actionable tips to thrive in August 2025 and beyond:
Showcase Cross-Industry Skills: Highlight experience bridging health and social sectors, like managing community health projects, to stand out for roles in integrated care platforms.
Master Emerging Tools: Gain proficiency in AI tools like TensorFlow or telehealth platforms (e.g., Zoom Health) through online courses, aligning with demand for tech-savvy talent.
Build a Personal Brand: Share insights on LinkedIn about healthcare trends or podcast takeaways to attract recruiters and showcase thought leadership.
Seek Mentorship in Health Tech: Connect with leaders via industry events to gain guidance on navigating the fast-evolving tech space.
Embrace Flexibility: Demonstrate adaptability by highlighting remote work success or quick learning curves, key traits for resilient teams in today’s market.
Recent Job Placements by MCZ Align
We’re proud to showcase recent placements that reflect healthcare tech innovation:
Confidential, Sales Director Large Multi-State PE backed infusion company
Confidential, Sales Director Large Multi-State PE backed infusion company
Confidential, Sales Director Large Multi-State PE backed infusion company
Integral, Solutions Engineer
Confidential, Chief Data Officer for a Health AI Platform
Confidential, Director of Telehealth Operations for a Virtual Care Network
Congratulations to our talented professionals!
Open Job Opportunities with MCZ Align
Ready to align your career with healthcare’s future? Explore these current openings:
Multiple Sales Roles at the Director and Manager level (West Coast and Missouri): Large Multi-State PE backed infusion company
Senior Director Sales (Remote): Privacy Tech in LifeSciences
CRNA Location (Richmond, VA): VCU Health System
Sales Director (Remote): Automation company focused on automating benefits verification for hub and patient services.
Independent Board Director (Remote): Predictive Modeling and Digital Twin technology company focused on Healthcare and Life Sciences.
Let us help you find your next role! Contact us at info@mczalign.com for more information.
What’s Next?
Content Series: Join our LinkedIn breakdowns of Episode 5 takeaways—Week 1 (Bridging Health and Social Care), Week 2 (Rethinking VC Models), and Week 3 (Empowering Communities).
Episode 6: Mark your calendars for September 10, 2025—our next podcast with Ray Wang of Constellation Research explores disruptive tech and AI in healthcare.
Hot Jobs & Trends: September’s newsletter will feature Q3 market updates and new placements.
Conclusion
Thank you for being part of the MCZ Align community as we navigate healthcare tech’s dynamic future. With a focus on equity, innovation, and talent, we’re here to align professionals with purpose-driven roles. Together, let’s shape a healthier tomorrow!
Mark Czubachowski
Founder, MCZ Align
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King of Prussia, PA
