Glen Tullman, creator of Transcarent, discusses reshaping healthcare, making a difference in healthcare and electronic prescribing, starting Lavongo, the transformation of healthcare, putting people in charge of their healthcare, and recognizing the importance of healthcare professionals.
Transcarent aims to revolutionize healthcare by putting the power in the hands of patients and making high-quality healthcare more transparent, accessible, and affordable.
Reshaping healthcare involves changing the payment system to prioritize quality care, reduce unnecessary costs, and ensure fair payment for healthcare providers.
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Reshaping healthcare through Transcarent
Transcarent, led by CEO Glenn Tolman, aims to revolutionize healthcare by putting the power in the hands of patients. They offer a new way of looking at healthcare, providing services such as virtual doctor consultations within 60 seconds, 24/7 access to providers, affordable prescriptions, and rapid access to therapists. Transcarent works alongside existing health insurance plans but aims to make the healthcare experience more transparent, accessible, and affordable. By eliminating the middlemen and redirecting insurance company profits towards improving care, Transcarent strives to make high-quality healthcare available to all.
The need to improve payment models
A crucial aspect of reshaping healthcare is changing the way we pay for it. The current payment system is complex, confusing, and often costly. Glenn Tolman advocates for fairer payment models that prioritize quality care and reduce unnecessary costs. By eliminating excessive profits taken by insurance companies and other middlemen, funds can be redirected towards paying healthcare providers fairly and ensuring affordable care for patients.
Taking responsibility for our own healthcare
Another key point in reshaping healthcare is empowering individuals to take charge of their own health. The current model tends to prioritize reactive care instead of preventive care. Glenn Tolman emphasizes the importance of providing individuals with unbiased information, trusted guidance, and easy access to healthcare options. This includes promoting preventive care, intelligent monitoring and analytics, and making informed decisions about one's healthcare needs.
Supporting healthcare professionals
Reshaping healthcare also involves supporting the healthcare professionals who provide care. Glenn Tolman recognizes the need to pay physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals fairly for their essential work. By reducing bureaucracy and eliminating unnecessary middlemen, more resources can go towards compensating healthcare professionals and improving the overall care experience. Additionally, this support extends to addressing burnout and creating a more sustainable and fulfilling working environment for healthcare professionals.
For a couple of years now, Cal has been asking questions to get to the root of why we’re all so disappointed with aspects of healthcare. This week, he speaks with a man whose created a game-changing solution which puts people back in control of their care with high-quality experiences at lower prices. It’s called Transcarent. Listen up . . .
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