Health Virtually Uncensored with Dr. Joe Kvedar

In this episode of Health Virtually Uncensored , host Joe Kvedar sits down with Dr. David Guidry of Intermountain Health for an unfiltered conversation about redefining digitally enabled care—especially in rural America. From creating an “ICU without walls” to building hub-and-spoke partnerships that keep small hospitals alive, Dr. Guidry shares real-world strategies for closing gaps in access, in...

What does it really take to scale digital health across a large health system? Find out in this powerful episode of Health. Virtually. Uncensored. , hosted by Dr. Joe Kvedar and presented by the American Telemedicine Association. In this conversation, Dr. Kvedar sits down with Carla Dehmer, Senior Director of Telemedicine and Digital Solutions at UPMC, and Lisbeth Votruba, MSN, RN, Chief Clinical...

In this episode, Dr. Joe Kvedar sits down with Greg Weidner, MD, Senior Medical Director of Virtual Health at One Medical, to explore how One Medical is redesigning primary care for a digital-first world. They discuss the power of hybrid models that blend virtual and in-person care, the importance of human connection in an increasingly tech-enabled system, and how thoughtful design can reduce admi...

Explore the future of digital health innovation with Dr. Joseph Kvedar and Christina (Chrissy) Farr, Managing Director at Manatt Health, in this engaging podcast episode. With her unique blend of journalism and venture capital expertise, Chrissy shares insights into the evolving digital health landscape, the importance of authentic storytelling, and the critical role of community-based solutions i...

This episode’s guest is Glen Tullman, CEO of Transcarent, who shares how his company is transforming the healthcare experience by providing a single, easy-to-use platform for all health and care needs. In this episode, Glen also reveals the secrets behind their funding and discusses the future of healthcare navigation, AI, and making high-quality, affordable care accessible to everyone.

This episode's guest is healthcare leader, author, educator, and columnist Dr. Robbie Pearl. Dr. Pearl and Dr. Kvedar discuss the transformative potential of generative AI in American healthcare, touching on technological bias, staffing implications, patient privacy, and the future of AI-driven healthcare systems. They highlight AI's potential role in reducing medical errors, enhancing d...

This episode's guest is healthcare leader, author, and former Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Susannah Fox. Susannah and Dr. Kvedar discuss the transformative potential of patient-led innovation in American healthcare, touching on the power of community, the impact of technology, patient empowerment, and the future of healthcare. Their discussion...

Caroline Pearson, Executive Director at Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI), and Dr. Kvedar discuss PHTI’s March 2024 Digital Diabetes Management Solutions Health Technology Assessment Report. Gain insights into PHTI’s commitment to studying digital health tools, their methodology and the buzz created by the report’s conclusions.  Access a copy of the report here: https://phti.org/assessme...

A Discussion with Dr. Stephen Klasko, Executive in Residence at General Catalyst How can we reconstruct American healthcare by bridging traditional academic centers with entrepreneurs and innovators? Join Drs. Stephen Klasko, a former university president, dean, CEO, and an obstetrician, and now an executive in residence at General Catalyst – and lifelong DJ, and Joe Kvedar to explore how healthca...

A Discussion with Bonnie Clipper, DNP, MA, MBA, RN, CENP, FACHE, FAAN, CEO and Founder, Innovation Advantage What is the future of nursing and what are the emerging innovations impacting nursing practice and patient care? Join Drs. Bonnie Clipper, CEO and Founder, Innovation Advantage, and Joe Kvedar for an in-depth look at the impact of virtual nursing in changing the care model. Listen in as the...

A Discussion with Dr. Darshak Sanghavi, Program Lead, ARPA-H HEROES How can we better align financial incentives to facilitate the acceleration and adoption of health technologies, particularly in underserved communities and specific patient populations? Join Drs. Darshak Sanghavi and Joe Kvedar for an in-depth look at why preventative care has not been working and how HEROES aims to create a mark...

A discussion with Sree Chaguturu, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, CVS Health How is the most trusted brand in healthcare creating better, more accessible, and affordable healthcare through an omnichannel experience, including virtual, digital, and in-person care? Join Drs. Sree Chaguturu, Executive VP and Chief Medical Officer of CVS Health, and Joe Kvedar for an in-depth l...

The American Medical Association’s Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians includes a five-point strategy, including supporting telehealth to maintain gains in coverage and payment. AMA President, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, joins Dr. Joe Kvedar to spotlight their efforts to create a health system that better supports patients and physicians today and over the long run. Hear first-hand about AMA’s wide-ra...

Correction: the website address for the Business Group on Health is https://www.businessgrouphealth.org . Wondering how evolving views on health and well-being, healthcare delivery and costs will drive strategy for 2024? Join Ellen Kelsay, CEO and president of Business Group on Health, and Dr. Joe Kvedar for an in-depth look at the results of Business Group’s annual landmark survey of employers. L...

Will healthcare's transformation come from within or be forced by external influences?  Join Drs. Joe Kvedar and Robbie Pearl, former CEO of the Permanente Medical Group and regular contributor to Forbes Magazine, as they grapple with key levers affecting the digital health landscape.   With unprecedented costs borne by the fee-for-service model, coupled with breakthrough technologies and rec...

In today's digital world, disinformation is often used for economic, political and moral gain, with devastating consequences. Misinformation poses a threat to an already-fragile healthcare system, impacting both patients and clinicians. Join Drs. Joe Kvedar and Geeta Nayyar, author of the new book "Dead Wrong, Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare's Information Illness", as they t...

Funding for digital health companies enjoyed explosive growth in 2021, but has retreated significantly as health systems, payors, and investors take a closer look at value demonstration, management teams, and customer validation. Join Joe Kvedar and Lisa Suennen, CEO of Venture Valkyrie and advisor to venture companies across the healthcare spectrum, discuss what investors are looking for now. Wha...

Telehealth and virtual care became a standard offering three years ago, thanks to COVID-19, but people are returning to old habits and going to see their doctors in person. Do people see telehealth as a second-class option?  What do we still not know about the value of telehealth and the perception of tech-enabled healthcare? Ateev Mehrotra, MD, doesn’t hold back when it comes to talking about the...

According to Tom Lawry, best-selling author of Hacking Healthcare and one of the most recognized leaders driving change and engagement in healthcare, AI in health adds value in one of two ways – either by automating or augmenting work done by humans. By augmenting the work of knowledge workers in healthcare, AI can change outdated and inefficient work processes, requiring leaders to think and act...

Listen in as Joe Coughlin, PhD, founder and director of the MIT AgeLab, describes the wave of startup energy, innovations and venture capital starting to stimulate the aging and longevity market. He joins Dr. Joe Kvedar, as they discuss public sentiment towards AI, Chat GPT, privacy issues and more sophisticated technologies that are changing how people think about technology fitting in their live...

Eliminating disparities in one of the most critical and ethical imperatives of our healthcare system today. Join Drs. Joe Kvedar and Ron Wyatt, founder and CEO of Achieving Health Equity, and a widely respected champion of patient safety and health equity, as they explore the role of trust and humility in addressing disparities, as well as the fear of uncovering personal or systemic biases that ca...

Hospital-at-home takes the inpatient acute care experience to the patient home, showing promising initial results.  Dr Kvedar talks with Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer of AARP Services about what it might really be like for older adults in these programs.  What is the impact to patients and their caregivers and what considerations should be taken?  They discuss the lived experience of this p...

According to health consumers, three things need to be in place in order for them to engage with their healthcare: trust, authenticity and satisfaction. When we add technology to that mix, what happens to the delicate dynamic between patient and provider? Omnichannel care illustrates the seismic changes we're seeing in healthcare today. Healthcare is everywhere we go, everything we touch, fro...