JULY 2016: Sometimes the best way to move up in your career is by exploring opportunities at a different company. And in the startup world getting into a company at just the right stage could land you a senior level position before you know it. If you're ready to take the leap and put in the work, consider applying at one of these companies.

Chicago is home to a plethora of tech companies working to make healthcare more streamlined. We reached out to employees at a few of them to find out what motivated them to pursue careers in one of tech’s trickiest verticals, and how they see their field developing over the next few years.