Jacob and Nikhil sit down with Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle. Rushika is the former CEO and Co-Founder of Iora Health, a primary care provider centered around value-based care and Medicare that One Medical acquired for $2.1 billion. They discuss why we’re still in the second inning of value-based care, intersections of tech and healthcare, what it takes for VBC to succeed, and more.

[0:00] Intro
[0:29] Early Days of Value-Based Care
[2:34] Challenges in Commercial Value-Based Care
[5:20] Adapting Care Models for Different Populations
[13:08] Medicaid and Long-Term Care Issues
[16:30] Big Tech's Foray into Healthcare
[20:37] Amazon's Healthcare Strategy
[21:09] Challenges in Serving Low-Income Seniors
[21:43] Innovative Solutions for Patient Transportation
[22:16] The Economics of Healthcare Visits
[23:22] Building a Custom EHR System
[27:34] The Role of AI in Modern Healthcare
[33:17] Future of Primary Care and Policy Implications

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