Synchronous vs Asynchronous Telemedicine

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Synchronous vs Asynchronous Telemedicine
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Most people still imagine telemedicine as a 2-way video conversation between a doctor and patient. But “asynchronous” care has also grown, offers some advantages, and may be better positioned to scale up during a pandemic. Darryl, Raj, Sudipto and Nick discuss these two models of telehealth, and how patients may digitally reach out to their clinicians in the future.

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Dr. Nicholas Genes

Dr. Nicholas Genes is an emergency physician and clinical informaticist – he’s implemented EHRs, developed mHealth apps, and led telemedicine initiatives. From his role in IT leadership at a large urban academic medical center, he remains an enthusiastic believer in the potential for technology to improve patient care and safety, while making staff more efficient. Over the years, though, he’s also seen the toll of unintended consequences, and has developed a healthy skepticism toward rosy pitch decks or sweeping policy initiatives.

Sudipto Srivastava

Sudipto Srivastava is a digital health enthusiast whose career has been dedicated to delivering practical innovations in healthcare. He has worked for leading healthcare organizations in New York City, giving him an insider’s perspective while exposing him to a hotbed of innovative startups. Whether it’s AI or telemedicine or remote monitoring, he has kept the pulse on the disruptive innovation streaming through healthcare.

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