about HH101

Ty Knight and Chase Hansen cross the St. George Ironman 70.3 finish line together --

The finish that became their start

The Finish Line?

Does anyone sleep before a big race? I didn’t. At 8:00 p.m. I took a sleep aid and told my wife this wasn’t the time for big ideas. She had one anyway—about improving the care Ty and I deliver in our community‑based radiation oncology clinic. I waved it off as too grand, too soon.

The alarm hit at 3:30 a.m. On May 6, 2023, Ty picked me up at 4:20. Hours later, we crossed the finish line together.

That evening, still buzzing from the race, my wife brought the idea back. What if we materially improved the care we provide—right here? As she laid it out, a concept sharpened into Health Hub 101. It stuck, and we got to work.

Our first HH101 logo exploration

How it Took Shape

Before Health Hub 101, Ty Knight and I were shoulder‑to‑shoulder in a community radiation oncology clinic. With 25 combined years in oncology, we kept seeing the same things: gaps in the care journey; families feeling like outsiders; workflows that steal time from what matters.

I was tired of phones ringing around the clock, post-it notes on my computer, and call lists that spilled into the evening. Too often, patients arrived with little understanding—or after sifting through Dr. Google, hospital webpages, and now AI trying to “diagnose.” Useful, sure, but without context they overwhelm. Most people don’t know how any of it applies to their case.

So we asked a keystone question: What would a platform look like that trims inefficiencies and puts the patient first—every single time?

People raised their hands. New teammates brought skills we didn’t know we were missing. Community partners and medical professionals nationwide backed the work—as investors, contributors, and strategic partners. With each step, HH101 moved from idea to reality.

Early mockups —

simplifying the patient journey

What We Learned (Sometimes the Hard Way)

Vision isn’t enough; disciplined execution is. We added roles, shifted responsibilities, and—when needed—reshaped the team. Strength in numbers is real until it slows you down. When it did, we cut the bloat and protected our core.

Creating education that’s specific, trustworthy, and engaging—even entertaining—was its own challenge. We partnered with animation studio Y Draw and built the HH101 brand and style from scratch. We needed a vehicle to translate complex medical language into plain, usable guidance, with art and animation that carry the message rather than distract. That blend felt like us.

Another lesson: be adaptable. A broad team—many with full‑time jobs—won’t always move on our timetable. Those moments taught us to be clear on priorities, candid about timelines, and steady for the long game.

What HH101 Is About

Health Hub 101 is built from clinical realities and community needs. It removes friction where it matters—helping clinicians focus on care; helping patients feel seen, supported, and empowered; and helping families coordinate support without the usual maze of handoffs. Our promise is simple: patient‑first, always.

We’re committed to offering this platform at no cost to patients and their circles. We’re building toward HH101 in a patient’s hand—and clinics more easily handling work beyond the visit: prep, logistics, after‑care, and those 9 p.m. questions. The goal: keep everyone connected, with the patient in control at the hub.

HH101 connects patients and medical staff like never before.

Where We’re Headed

We’re already seeing impact: for 12+ months I’ve used our educational videos in clinic while we built the framework—our mobile app and clinic portal—to support HH101. It’s powerful—and we’re just getting started. Health care is full of bright people held back by dull processes. HH101 exists to change that: streamline what can be simplified, surface what matters, and keep the patient at the center.

To everyone who’s believed in this—from an epic shared 70.3 finish to a shared mission—thank you. We’re building HH101 with you, and for you.

— Chase Hansen, MD, MBA

Founder, Health Hub 101