Podcast appearances and mentions of Joseph C Kvedar

Joseph is a Professor of Dermatology at Harvard University. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of npj Digital Medicine one of the most relevant academic journals for publications at the intersection of innovation and digital health. Beyond that Joseph has been working and adivsing different healthtech ventures over the past years.   Together with Joseph we dove into the status-quo for the most relevant digital health applications and discussed opportunities and challenges. 

Jun 28, 2021: Sue Schade from StarBridge Advisors joins Bill for the news. What does telehealth look like now? Dr. Joseph Kvedar shares his lessons learned from his 2021 keynote at the American Telemedicine Association conference. A HIMSS' survey reveals 60% of patients are looking to return to in-person care post pandemic. What will the hospital room of the future look like in 5 years? How do CIOs plan for future technologies when new buildings are several years away from opening and the technology continues to evolve? HHS and ONS have established an $80 million program to diversify the health IT workforce. And Senators introduce a bipartisan bill to fight cybercrime.Key Points:From March to June 2020 30% of all outpatient activity was conducted via telehealth in contrast to 0.8% in 2019A HIMSS study said 60% of patients are looking to go back to brick and mortar post pandemicHealthcare systems are going to have to become data ninjasThe FBI director is strongly encouraging people to stop paying ransomware. But what is the alternative?Sue Schade blogStories:Lessons Learned from 2020 Provide a Springboard for Increased Telehealth Adoption - Joseph C. Kvedar, MDPatients are looking to go back to brick-and-mortar post pandemic - Mobi Health NewsThe hospital room of the future: 5 innovation execs outline what to expect in next 5 years - Beckers HHS allocates $80M to diversify health IT workforce - Beckers Opinion: We at Scripps Health were victims of a ransomware attack. Here's what we've learned - The San Diego Union TribuneSenators introduce bipartisan bill to fight cybercrime - Healthcare It News

Joseph C. Kvedar, MD shared his keynote before the 2021 American Telemedicine Association.  He addresses a regression that is underway from local providers dominating the delivery of telehealth to the national providers once again taking over the top spot.  FTAWhen I talk to other provider organizations, I hear common themes dragging them back into an in-person-dominant care model. Themes such as filling beds and charging facility fees come up repeatedly, not to mention the threat of lower reimbursement for telehealth visits compared to in-person.I recently talked to a friend who works at one of the largest national payer organizations, which led to an important insight.  From January through October of 2020, local providers (i.e., ‘your doctor') generated 96% of their telehealth claims, and only 4% came from national providers (i.e., Teledoc Health, Amwell).  Compare that to 2019, when 54% of claims were from national providers – and the trend is moving back in that direction.-----Is this inevitable?  We still live in a fee for service world and the financials don't work without the government money.  If the government money comes in is that really a good thing or have we just added one more arm to the Frankenstein that is the healthcare payment system.The government is the largest payer in this market, if you can call it that.  They will have to consider what works best for the millions of lives under their care and in so doing have downstream impacts on all other lives.  

After nearly 30 years of chasing a dream to connect technology and healthcare, when COVID-19 invaded our everyday lives, Dr. Joseph Kvedar witnessed more movement in his field of expertise over the last month than he has in years. But what does that really mean for the telemedicine industry?   Whether you’re an innovator new to the field or an established player in the telemedicine industry, you’re going to want to hear Dr. Kvedar’s take on how today’s pandemic has thrust telemedicine into the spotlight and how that momentum may play out as we inevitably move into a post-COVID economy.   In this episode, Dr. Kvedar discusses the impacts, implications, and possible outcomes healthcare and health innovator industries may experience due to covid, and offers his own insights and tips on: Why telemedicine is taking hold right now and how the technology that enables telemedicine can reach further into our everyday lives via education, finance, and other industries The past obstacles to the telemedicine industry and why/how that has changed within the COVID-19 economy The challenges telemedicine may face post-covid and the importance of advocating for processes within the telemedicine industry that are being proven as beneficial  Opportunities and challenges health innovators may face due to COVID-19 Tips and insights for telemedicine and health innovators as we move forward - and beyond - the current pandemic crisis   Guest Bio Joseph C. Kvedar, MD is a professor of dermatology, Co-Chair on digital reimbursement for the AMA, incoming President of the American Telemedicine Association, and Editor in Chief for npj Digital Medicine.    A 27-year believer in the idea that there could be a better model of health care delivery with the ability to provide care outside of a hospital or physician setting, Dr. Kvedar has had the privilege of leading the advance toward a more connected health experience while working at Partners Health.     If you have additional questions or insights you’d like to discuss with Dr. Kvedar, you can reach out to him on LinkedIn at Joe Kvedar, Twitter at @jkvedar, by email at  jkvedar@partners.org, or by visiting joekvedar.com.

Dr. Joseph C. Kvedar, VP of Connected Health at Partners Healthcare in Boston -- and a prominent thought leader in the space -- discusses the state of connected health today. (Originally released 5/3/17)  

Medical Grand Rounds Joseph C. Kvedar, MDFounder and Director of the Center for Connected Health