

HLTH: Bridging Rural Healthcare Gaps with Tech and Compassion with Amar Kendale
Jan 21, 2025
17:34
About Amar Kendale:
Amar Kendale is the co-founder and president of Homeward Health. With a strong background in technology and healthcare innovation, Amar is committed to transforming access to healthcare in rural America. His vision is to leverage technology to improve patient outcomes and health equity across underserved communities.
Things You’ll Learn:
- Rural Americans face unique healthcare challenges that impact access, quality, and affordability of care.
- A value-based care model brings significant benefits to underserved areas, improving outcomes and making healthcare more accessible.
- Technology, including AI and telemedicine, plays a critical role in supporting healthcare delivery in rural settings.
- Local healthcare workers and pharmacists are essential to enhancing healthcare quality and accessibility in rural communities.
- Collaboration among payers, providers, and innovators is essential to creating a sustainable, impactful healthcare system in rural areas.
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