Could Clinicians Build Better Healthcare Systems? What Happens Between Sessions Matters Most with Laura Simmons

What if some of the biggest problems in healthcare could be solved by clinicians themselves?

In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Clinician, I’m joined by occupational therapist and accidental tech founder Laura Simmons to explore what happens when a clinician stops accepting “that’s just how the system works” and starts building something better.

Laura is the founder of Theratrak, a platform designed to support what happens between therapy sessions — because as clinicians, we know that the real magic rarely happens inside a 45-minute appointment alone.

Together we discuss:

why therapy homework so often falls apart in real life
the gap between sessions and everyday implementation
how allied health professionals are natural problem solvers
occupational therapy skills that transfer into tech and innovation
the future of asynchronous and digitally supported care
why clinicians may be uniquely positioned to redesign parts of healthcare
startup realities, risk, and honest conversations about sustainability
how Laura built a tech company without knowing how to code
co-design, user experience, and listening deeply to clients and families

This is not a conversation about replacing clinicians with technology.

It’s a conversation about using technology to support:

continuity
communication
participation
access
and real-world follow-through.

It’s also a powerful reminder that clinicians are allowed to think differently, build differently, and contribute beyond traditional models of care.

Whether you’re a clinician with a “good idea” sitting in your notes app, someone frustrated by fragmented healthcare systems, or simply curious about what the future of allied health could look like, this conversation will expand your thinking.