Ep. 7: Chief Medical Officer of Hims & Hers, Dr. Patrick Carroll, is Increasing Access to Primary Care

Show Notes:Millennials are accessing care very differently from previous generations. They want healthcare on their schedule that is destigmatized, holistic, and affordable. hims & hers is meeting that demand by providing comprehensive care for formerly stigmatized conditions like sexual health, mental health, hair loss, and dermatology.Younger demographics are also becoming more proactive about their health, seeking preventive services. Earlier this year, hims & hers announced the launch of new primary chronic disease management programs including cardiovascular health and weight loss.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Patrick Carroll, Chief Medical Officer of hims & hers. We cover telemedicine, mental health, and hims & hers’ expansion into chronic disease care.Timestamps:0:34: Dr. Carroll’s training in primary care8:52: First stint with hims & hers11:55: Digital health demographic17:04: Holistic approach to weight management19:57: Partnership with LabCorp21:26: Being proactive about health23:34: Integrating traditional primary care with consumer health26:28: Continuity of care27:48: Upcoming hims & hers initiatives29:52: Acceptance of virtual healthcare This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nolanshah.substack.com