The pandemic has transformed the landscape of healthcare by significantly increasing telehealth services. As we look towards a post-pandemic world, many people are curious about the future of telehealth. In a recent episode of Wealth!, host Brad Smith was joined by Yahoo Finance Health Reporter Anjalee Khemlani and Included Health CEO Owen Tripp to discuss this topic in depth.
Tripp emphasizes that modern healthcare is moving towards a “2.0” version driven by patient demand and expectations. He criticizes the current state of telehealth as fragmented and lacking continuity of care, comparing it to a jukebox where each visit is like listening to a different song. Tripp stresses the need for integrated care that meets patients’ needs and expectations.
In Tripp’s vision of the future, healthcare will be personalized and interconnected, addressing not just physical health but also financial and behavioral health needs. Achieving this level of integration and personalization is an enormous challenge that very few healthcare providers have been able to meet so far.
One of the significant 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.
To learn more about the latest market trends and expert insights on the future of telehealth and healthcare, viewers are encouraged to watch the full episode of Wealth!