Beyond the Pandemic: The Future of Telehealth and Healthcare Integration with Owen Tripp of Included Health
As the world continues to navigate the ongoing pandemic, telehealth services have become increasingly popular and have transformed 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, lacking continuity of care. Tripp compares it to a jukebox where each visit is like listening to a different song. He stresses the need for integrated care in order to meet patient expectations.
In his vision of the future, Tripp sees healthcare becoming more 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 few healthcare providers have been able to overcome 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 times 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 telehealth and healthcare, viewers are encouraged to watch the full episode of Wealth!
