This episode features Dr. Sean Kelly, Chief Medical Officer at Well Health Inc. Here, he discusses what led him to Well Health, his focus on leveraging technology to engage patients & ease the burden on providers, and more.
Summary
Interview with Dr. Sean Kelly, CMO of Well Health Inc
Introduction
Dr. Sean Kelly, Chief Medical Officer at Well Health Inc discusses how he focuses on leveraging technology to ease the burden on healthcare providers and engage patients.
Dr. Kelly's Background
Dr. Kelly is not only the Chief Medical Officer of Well Health but also a practicing emergency department physician in Boston. Over time, he has become fascinated with the advancements in technology and its application in healthcare. With Covid-19 complicating the way we treat patients, Dr. Kelly suggests that healthcare professionals need to optimize their solutions.
The Role of Technology in Healthcare
Dr. Kelly believes that by introducing technology into healthcare, communication with patients and engagement will vastly improve. He suggests that telehealth should not be a separate entity from in-person healthcare, but instead, a continuum. With technology becoming more prevalent in healthcare, both clinicians and patients become more comfortable with technology as a tool for healthcare.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Dr. Sean Kelly is optimistic about the future of healthcare and the pivotal role technology plays in easing the burden on healthcare providers and patients. As Chief Medical Officer of Well Health, he is committed to improving healthcare through technology.
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This episode aired on 10/04/2022 and can be listened here.
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