Dr. Trevor Campbell, MD, CCFP
Dr. Trevor Campbell, MD, CCFP
Episode 6: Jennifer Meyer, DispatchHealth
Episode 6: Jennifer Meyer, DispatchHealth
Episode 6: Jennifer Meyer, DispatchHealth
Monday 18th October 2021
Jennifer Meyer explains DispatchHealth's innovative in-home care model and why house calls are back in vogue.
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Episode Overview
- In-home care is making a comeback due to smaller technology and logistics improvements.
- DispatchHealth offers hospital-level care directly in patients' homes.
- COVID-19 increased demand for in-home healthcare solutions.
- Efficient logistics allow clinicians to focus on patient care while traveling.
- Reimbursement remains a challenge but innovative solutions are being developed.
Our oldest patient has been 108, referencing that family physician coming to their home.
Get ready to explore the fascinating world of healthcare with Healthscape's latest episode featuring Jennifer Meyer, Chief Development Officer at DispatchHealth. Dive into the resurgence of in-home care and discover why house calls are making a comeback. Jennifer, with her rich background from DaVita and McKinsey & Company, shares insights into DispatchHealth's innovative approach to delivering acute care directly to patients' homes.
You'll learn how modern technology has shrunk down equipment like EKG machines, making it possible for healthcare providers to offer hospital-level care right at your doorstep. This episode also touches on how COVID-19 accelerated the demand for in-home healthcare, as patients preferred avoiding clinics and hospitals.
Jennifer delves into the logistics behind DispatchHealth's operations, revealing how they efficiently manage the time of their clinicians by having a medical tech drive while the nurse practitioner or physician assistant focuses on patient care. This clever model ensures that care is both effective and cost-efficient. The conversation also covers the challenges of reimbursement in healthcare, highlighting the innovative solutions DispatchHealth employs to keep their services accessible.
Whether you're curious about the evolution of healthcare delivery or simply interested in hearing how Jennifer transitioned from consulting to industry roles, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge. It's packed with useful advice for aspiring healthcare professionals, including how passion can drive career success. Tune in to understand the future of healthcare delivery and see why in-home care is not just a thing of the past.
Why not give it a listen and see how DispatchHealth is reshaping the way we think about healthcare?