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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2025 · 17 MIN

HLTH: Bridging Rural Healthcare Gaps with Tech and Compassion with Amar Kendale

from The Beat · host HLTH

About Amar Kendale:Amar Kendale is the co-founder and president of Homeward Health. With a strong background in technology and healthcare innovation, Amar is committed to transforming access to healthcare in rural America. His vision is to leverage technology to improve patient outcomes and health equity across underserved communities.Things You’ll Learn:Rural Americans face unique healthcare challenges that impact access, quality, and affordability of care.A value-based care model brings significant benefits to underserved areas, improving outcomes and making healthcare more accessible.Technology, including AI and telemedicine, plays a critical role in supporting healthcare delivery in rural settings.Local healthcare workers and pharmacists are essential to enhancing healthcare quality and accessibility in rural communities.Collaboration among payers, providers, and innovators is essential to creating a sustainable, impactful healthcare system in rural areas.Resources:Connect with and follow Amar Kendale on LinkedIn.Follow Homeward Health on LinkedIn and visit their website. 

Improving access to high-quality healthcare in rural communities is achievable through tailored technology solutions, local workforce upskilling, and value-based care models. In this episode, Amar Kendale, co-founder and president of Homeward Health, discusses the unique challenges and needs of rural healthcare, focusing on how his company is reimagining care delivery for underserved communities. He shares how leveraging advanced technology, such as telemedicine and AI, Homeward Health aims to bridge healthcare gaps in rural America, enhancing access, reducing wait times, and improving health outcomes. Amar also provides insights on their value-based care model, the importance of upskilling local healthcare workers, and the potential for meaningful partnerships in rural health innovation. Tune in and discover how to tackle the rural healthcare crisis with innovative, compassionate solutions!

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