Enhancing Access through Telemedicine

In this episode, Cole Lyons from the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy interviews Dr. Kate Sowerwine, a board-certified allergist, immunologist, and Chief Medical Officer at Recuro Health. Dr. Sowerwine shares her journey into telemedicine, starting with the startup Wellvia, which was since acquired by Recuro Health. She discusses Recuro Health's focus on behavioral and urgent care across all 50 states, emphasizing accessibility and personalized care through innovative services such as at-home lab tests, pharmacogenetics, and DNA testing for hereditary cancers. Dr. Sowerwine details the unique approach that Recuro Health takes towards customizing healthcare solutions for mid-market employers, TPAs, and brokers. She also highlights the importance of continuous care, physician satisfaction, and the strategic steps Recuro Health takes to ensure quality care and quick response times.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:33 Meet Dr. Kate Sowerwine00:49 Journey into Telemedicine03:00 Growth and Expansion of Services04:24 Personal Motivation and Mission05:43 Unique Aspects of Recuro Health07:02 Challenges and Solutions in Telemedicine08:06 Physician Experience and Satisfaction09:52 Virtual Primary Care and Accessibility15:04 Patient Records and Data Management22:03 Final Thoughts and Contact Information