"We can not solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them."
-ALBERT EINSTEIN
KENT DICKS
SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR
VISIONARY
disruptive technologist
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About Kent
Kent Dicks is a successful serial entrepreneur with 40+ years of experience, with 20 years in Digital Health, bringing a wide breadth of experience, dynamic leadership, strategic expertise and innovative solutions to new and emerging markets, specializing in virtual and community-based care.
Over the past 20 years, Kent has dedicated his career to solving the issue with connecting patients remotely at home - driven by the needs of his elderly parents.
"My parents were truly an inspiration throughout the years. Living in rural Iowa wanting to stay in their home as long as possible, staying empowered, independent and in control of their own health."
EXPERIENCE
As a leader in remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual care innovation, Kent has built a reputation for creating scalable, patient-centric solutions that improve healthcare efficiency and quality, especially for underserved and rural populations.
life365 inc
The virtual-first care platform Dicks founded in 2015. As CEO, he leads Life365 in its mission to revolutionize virtual care through an intelligent digital health platform. Life365 integrates with over 550 connected medical devices and partners with Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, offering the potential to link to more than 1,000 health systems and hospitals nationwide.
advocacy
Dicks has played an influential role in shaping healthcare policy and practice. He testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs. He addressed rural veterans' critical healthcare needs and advocated for expanding remote monitoring and digital health solutions a decade before the COVID-19 public health emergency popularized the care delivery concepts.
industry influence
Dicks participated in influential industry discussions, serving on panels organized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other healthcare and technology agencies, where he has contributed to conversations about innovation, regulation, and patient data security.
vision of healthcare
Throughout his career, Dicks has maintained a clear vision: healthcare should be accessible, efficient, and patient-centered. His leadership at Life365, advocacy before policymakers, participation in key regulatory panels, and national media appearances reflect his dedication to transforming the healthcare landscape for the better.
the new normal podcast
A Webinar and Podcast, hosted by Kent with a primary focus of bringing experts together to discuss the changing dynamics in healthcare and how consumers are becoming more involved in their care and the care of their loved ones.
awards
Kent's pioneering work has been recognized with multiple accolades:
3x Healthcare Innovator of the Year
Edison Award (Silver)
Governors Celebration of Innovation
SBA Entrepreneur Success Award
BIG Innovation Award
Mobile Healthcare Innovation Award
Entrepreneur Magazine Hot 100
Top IT Innovator for 2007
World Economic Forum
Tech Pioneer
Businessweek Most Promising Startups
World Economic Forum Finalist
Davos
Fierce Health Top 10 Innovators
IEEE Startup Company of the Year
CTIA E-Tech Healthcare Solution Award
Dell Top 10 Most Innovative Companies
Frost & Sullivan Wireless Award
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companies
Kent is the current CEO of Life365 Inc. and its family of companies. Each branch of the Life365 family serves to help change the way healthcare is delivered one person at a time. Shifting healthcare from a reactive approach to a proactive, preemptive, personalized and prioritized one.
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