#334 How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off by Telehealth Companies with Kerri Masutto, MD

The telehealth revolution is here to stay. But how do you know which online health services can really deliver results? In this episode, Dr. Kerri Masutto, a board-certified physician and functional medicine expert, reveals insider tips for evaluating telehealth offerings. Dr. Masutto has over 13 years of clinical experience and has led medical teams at top digital health startups. She shares smart guidance to protect yourself as a patient and find companies that genuinely want to help you get better.

Learn:

• Why reading the entire website, not just the sales page, is crucial
• Red flags like hyperbolic claims and recent layoffs
• How to research the company's reputation online
• What employee reviews on Glassdoor can reveal
• Why you should trust your intuition about the “vibe” you get
• How to understand exactly what you’re paying for
• Questions to ask upfront about the scope of care
• Tips for advocating yourself to find the right digital health fit

This straight-talk conversation dispels marketing hype and empowers you to make smart healthcare choices. Tune in now to get savvy about the brave new world of telehealth.

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Quotable moments:

"Have that little bit of skepticism as I think a great place to start when you're looking at this." - Dr. Kerri Massuto

"You can get a signal. There are always going to be outliers, and we all know the absolute, like, you know, this isn't the... truth out there just based on these reviews, but you can start to see patterns." - Dr. Kerri Massuto

"How you feel about who you're interacting with is, that feeling is important and you should listen to, you should listen to that." - Dr. Kerri Massuto

"It's okay to ask questions. It's okay to get answers before you hand over your credit card." - Dr. Kerri Massuto

"Continue to advocate for yourself and look for a solution that's right for you." - Dr. Kerri Massuto

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