Using Software to Create Better Countries: Recovering Healthcare.gov with Andy Slavitt

Episode 006: Using Software to Create Better Countries: Recovering Healthcare.gov with Andy Slavitt Guest Andy Slavitt: Ran Medicare, Medicaid & ACA for President Obama Summary How can we use software to build better countries? Our guest, Andy Slavitt (@aslavitt), helps us answer by telling us what he learned leading the recovery effort on Healthcare.gov in 2013 and 2014. Andy will talk about the 6,000 defect backlog he inherited when he took over the system, how it got worse before it got better and why it took a culture shift to really improve things. Even if you can't call the White House to berate underperforming contractors, you'll be able to learn how to run a rescue project under monumental pressure. Notes Episode 006: Using Software to Create Better Countries: Recovering Healthcare.gov with Andy Slavitt Follow us on Twitter! @tech_done_right or leave us a review on iTunes! 02:58 - Healthcare.gov The Affordable Care Act 07:28 - The Launch Process and Software Project Coordination Uncle Bob Martin: Healthcare.gov 17:20 - Solving Trust Issues Over Architecture 23:20 - Speaking Up About Problems 27:06 - Turning The Culture Around 30:46 - Focusing on Architecture 34:17 - Taking RisksSpecial Guest: Andy Slavitt.Sponsored By:Table XI: A trusted UX design + software development company. We are 35 meticulous and curious minds in Chicago with a 15 year history of building websites, mobile applications and custom digital experiences for everyone from startups to storied brands. Our partners trust us to create innovative solutions that drive their businesses forward.