ENCORE: Continuing the Conversation: Transcarent CEO Glen Tullman on the future employer-sponsored healthcare
Apr 9, 2024
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Transcarent CEO Glen Tullman discusses the acquisition of 98.6 and the future of employer-sponsored healthcare. They focus on empowering employers for innovation and cost control, putting consumers in charge of their care through technology and transparency. Tullman shares his vision for Transcarent as an all-in-one healthcare platform, committed to accessible and affordable services.
Transcarent enhances services with AI technology for efficient doctor-patient interactions.
Employer-sponsored healthcare future driven by tech to empower consumers and reduce costs.
Deep dives
Incorporating AI-Powered Virtual Care
Transcarent's acquisition of the AI-powered primary care startup 98.6 has allowed them to enhance their services by utilizing AI technology to make doctors more efficient and provide patients with instant access to quality care. By integrating digital wraparound services and tapping into a physician portfolio, Transcarent aims to offer unbiased and trusted medical advice through advanced technological tools that streamline healthcare interactions.
Future of Employer-Sponsored Healthcare
Transcarent envisions the future of employer-sponsored healthcare to be driven by self-insured employers who are innovative and financially responsible for their employees' healthcare costs. CEO Glenn Tolman emphasizes the need for employers to play a central role in curbing rising healthcare expenses by leveraging technology to empower consumers and simplify healthcare navigation. Transcarent aspires to become a comprehensive health and care platform that provides easy access to affordable and quality healthcare services, akin to familiar digital platforms like Google and Amazon that optimize user experience and convenience.
In March 2023, employee healthcare navigation company Transcarent announced it would acquire AI-powered primary care startup 98point6’s virtual care platform and care business. On today’s encore episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we hear the second part of host J. Carlisle Larsen’s conversation with Transcarent CEO Glen Tullman about that acquisition and how it fits into his company’s long-term goals. They also discuss Tullman’s thoughts on the future of employer-sponsored healthcare.
This conversation originally aired on December 4, 2023