Join us for a dynamic conversation on making virtual care work at scale, recorded in collaboration with AMDIS. In this episode, Dr. Eve Cunningham, Dr. Mark Pierce, and Dr. David Wong share candid insights from the frontlines of telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and digital care delivery. They explore what separates successful programs from stalled pilots, from designing for clinician adoption to tackling process and staffing hurdles head-on. Our panelists discuss sustainable funding models, strategies for reaching underserved communities, and the role of AI in reshaping care delivery. Tune in to learn how leading health systems are closing access gaps, reducing burnout, and building virtual care programs that last.

Key Takeaways

• Virtual care deployment faces significant challenges in technology and process.
• Funding sustainability is crucial for the success of virtual care programs.
• Cultural adoption among clinicians varies, with younger doctors more open to virtual care.
• User-centered design is essential for clinician and patient adoption of technology.
• Healthcare disparities must be addressed to ensure equitable access to virtual care.
• AI has the potential to transform virtual care but requires careful integration.
• Successful virtual care programs often stem from understanding the specific problems they aim to solve.
• Partnerships and collaboration are key to scaling virtual care effectively.
• The digital divide presents barriers that need to be navigated for underserved communities.
• Healthcare leaders must act now to make virtual care a reality for all.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Navigating Virtual Care Challenges 02:52 Success Stories in Virtual Care 05:46 Funding and Sustainability in Virtual Care 08:55 Adoption and Cultural Shifts in Healthcare 11:30 Overcoming Technical Barriers 16:30 Addressing Workforce and Process Issues 18:01 Equity and Access in Virtual Care 21:19 Leadership and Governance in Deployment 26:00 Overcoming Digital Divides for Underserved Communities 30:30 Lightning Round - AI in Virtual Care 36:40 Closing Statements   Guests: Dr. Eve Cunningham, Dr. Mark Pierce, Dr. David Wong Host: Gregg Malkary - Spyglass Consulting Group Cohost: Keith Washington - Companions in Courage Foundation Sponsored by: Simplifi Medical & Storage Systems Unlimited Audio/Video: Tim Jones - Health Nuts Media Marketing: Josh Troop - Troop-Creative Learn More at: www.beyond-blueprint.com