As the world continues to navigate through the pandemic, telehealth services have become increasingly popular and have drastically changed the healthcare industry. In a recent episode of Wealth!, host Brad Smith is joined by Yahoo Finance Health Reporter Anjalee Khemlani and Included Health CEO Owen Tripp to discuss what the future holds for telehealth.
Tripp emphasizes that modern healthcare is moving towards a “2.0” version that is driven by patient demand and expectations. He criticizes the current state of telehealth as being fragmented and lacking continuity of care. Tripp compares it to a jukebox where each visit is like listening to a different song, which highlights the need for integrated care to meet patient expectations.
In Tripp’s vision of the future, healthcare will be personalized and interconnected, addressing not only physical health but also financial and behavioral health needs. Achieving this level of integration and personalization is a challenge that very few healthcare providers have been able to meet so far.
One of the key benefits of telehealth highlighted by Tripp is its cost-effectiveness. Virtual care can significantly reduce expenses for consumers, especially in a time of rising healthcare costs and inflationary pressures. Tripp believes that telehealth has the potential to lower the overall cost of healthcare in the United States.
Viewers are encouraged to watch the full episode of Wealth! to gain more expert insights and stay informed about the latest market trends related to telehealth and healthcare.