With COVID-19 cases on the rise, remote care through telehealth is critical to keep patients safe. But it also serves a vital role beyond the pandemic. For chronic disease patients, it can unlock greater access to care regardless of where you live.

Former U.S. Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. David Shulkin, led the charge to implement telehealth services within the VA. His model is a blueprint for success for broader telehealth adoption across all patient populations. Plus, Terry and Dr. Bob debunk the myth that telehealth isn’t a legitimate option for chronic and rare disease patients.

And Wisconsin rare disease advocate Kerri Engebrecht shares her mission to make patient voices heard by establishing a Rare Disease Advisory Council within the state legislature.

Hosts:

Terry Wilcox, Executive Director, Patients Rising

Dr. Robert Goldberg, “Dr. Bob,” Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest

Kate Pecora, Field Correspondent, Patients Rising

Guests:

David Shulkin, MD, Former U.S. Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs

Kerri Engebrecht, Wisconsin Rare Disease Advocate

Nikki Lott, Patient Correspondent

Links:

The No Surprises Act Took Effect January 1; Here’s What It Means for Your Medical Bills

FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for 12 to 15 year olds

White House Aims to Improve Government’s Healthcare ‘Customer Service’

Telehealth in the Post-Pandemic World: What Do Stakeholders Want?

Telemedicine As The New Face of Healthcare in the US?

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