Health. Virtually. Uncensored.
with Dr. Joe Kvedar
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Health. Virtually. Uncensored. is a new, monthly podcast series brought to you by the American Telemedicine Association.
Join Joe Kvedar, MD, Past Chair of the ATA, in candid conversations with the leaders, disrupters and innovators offering real-world perspectives and practical knowledge to impact change in our current healthcare environment.
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The telehealth industry has evolved significantly over the last few years, but there is still much to do, and still much to learn. Our goal is that this podcast series – and the uncensored conversations about our new healthcare realities – will ultimately help move the industry forward and give our listeners the information and inspiration you need to bring about change in your organization and advance telehealth adoption.
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About The Host
Dr. Joe Kvedar has been driving innovation, creating the market, and gaining acceptance for telehealth and virtual care for nearly three decades. Applying his expertise, insights, and influence to advancing adoption of telehealth at the national level, Dr. Kvedar continues to guide the transformation of healthcare delivery as a respected thought leader, author and convener. He currently serves as Past Chair of the Board of the ATA, and senior advisor to the organization. As Editor-in-Chief of npj Digital Medicine, a Nature Research journal, he is working to establish the evidence base needed to guide innovation and the implementation of virtual care.
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He is co-chair the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Digital Medicine Payment Advisory Group (DMPAG), which is working to ensure widespread coverage of telehealth and remote patient monitoring, and successfully established several new provider codes for telehealth reimbursement through the CPT process. He is the author of two books: The Internet of Healthy Things and The New Mobile Age: How Technology Will Extend the Healthspan and Optimize the Lifespan.
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The cHealth Blog provides his insights and vision for virtual care. Dr. Kvedar is a Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School.
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Scaling Smart: How ATA CODE Leaders Are Building Enterprise-Wide Digital Care
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What does it really take to scale digital health across a large health system? Find out in this powerful episode of Health. Virtually. Uncensored., hosted by Dr. Joe Kvedar and presented by the American Telemedicine Association.
In this conversation, Dr. Kvedar sits down with Carla Dehmer, Senior Director of Telemedicine and Digital Solutions at UPMC, and Lisbeth Votruba, MSN, RN, Chief Clinical Officer at AvaSure and a founding sponsor of the ATA’s Center of Digital Excellence (CODE). Together, they share how health systems are navigating the shift from fragmented telehealth efforts to integrated, enterprise-wide digital care models.
Carla discusses how UPMC created a centralized digital care team and leveraged cross-functional collaboration to drive sustainable transformation. Lisbeth offers a broader industry perspective, highlighting how virtual nursing, thoughtful governance, and system-wide alignment are improving care delivery and addressing workforce challenges.
Packed with real-world insights and candid advice, this episode explores what it takes to build scalable digital solutions that truly support clinicians, improve access, and enhance the patient experience.
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Designing Scalable, Human-Centered Primary Care: Greg Weidner, MD on One Medical’s Hybrid Model
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In this episode, Dr. Joe Kvedar sits down with Greg Weidner, MD, Senior Medical Director of Virtual Health at One Medical, to explore how One Medical is redesigning primary care for a digital-first world.
They discuss the power of hybrid models that blend virtual and in-person care, the importance of human connection in an increasingly tech-enabled system, and how thoughtful design can reduce administrative burden while improving access and outcomes.
Dr. Weidner shares lessons from One Medical’s growth, the role of technology in supporting—not replacing—clinicians, and what it takes to build scalable, relationship-based care models that work for both patients and care teams.
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Bridging Innovation and Impact: Christina Farr on Digital Health, Storytelling, and the Future of Care
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Explore the future of digital health innovation with Dr. Joseph Kvedar and Christina (Chrissy) Farr, Managing Director at Manatt Health, in this engaging podcast episode.
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With her unique blend of journalism and venture capital expertise, Chrissy shares insights into the evolving digital health landscape, the importance of authentic storytelling, and the critical role of community-based solutions in transforming healthcare. From analyzing industry trends to discussing her upcoming book on communication for business leaders, Chrissy’s expertise shines as she and Dr. Kvedar tackle the tough questions shaping the industry’s future.​ Tune in for a thoughtful conversation filled with actionable takeaways!
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This episode is made possible by Manatt Health : https://www.americantelemed.org/resources/bridging-innovation-and-impact-christina-farr-on-digital-health-storytelling-and-the-future-of-care/
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