Does it mean "direction"? I don't find anything here that fits. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/thesis
"Overall, he's optimistic about the increasing flow of dollars into health care, especially for efforts that support the shift from volume-based care (payment based on tests and procedures) to value-based care (payment based on outcomes). But he thinks that Silicon Valley has a long way to go to evolve its thesis, to ensure it's more inclusive of all Americans."
(Source: this link)
From the dictionary:
Thesis a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, especially one to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objections
I personally would have gone with Hypothesis: interpretation of a practical situation or condition taken as the ground for action
The article is discussing how "Silicon Valley" (e.g. computer programmers) should create health care apps - They assume most users are rich and healthy.
Health-technology for those in need
The health-technology sector is booming, with investors pouring $4.2 billion into the space last year alone.
But only a tiny fraction of these technologies are targeted to disadvantaged communities. Fitbit activity bracelets or doctor-scheduling apps aren't particularly useful for those who are homeless, or lack reliable Internet access.
From the subtitles:
Medicaid's chief medical officer Andrey Ostrovsky said Silicon Valley has a long way to go to evolve its health care thesis
Most health apps are targeted to healthy, wealthy populations rather than on low-income groups.
There are many huge IT businesses to be built that improve outdated technology processes for Medicaid
ending on
But he thinks that Silicon Valley has a long way to go to evolve its thesis, to ensure it's more inclusive of all Americans.
