In this episode of Captivating Health Insights, host Maddison Bezdicek talks with Dr. Jason Chirichigno, an internal medicine physician and clinical leader at Galileo, to explore the transformation of telemedicine into comprehensive digital medical care. Together, they unpack how virtual primary care is redefining access, quality, and cost in today’s healthcare ecosystem, especially for self-funded employers.
Chirichigno explains how digital care platforms can replicate and enhance traditional primary care through longitudinal relationships, specialist collaboration, and behavioral health integration. He also discusses data-driven employer engagement, culturally competent care models, and the role of digital medicine in addressing social determinants of health. With real-world examples and forward-looking insights, this episode reveals how virtual care supplements and reshapes modern healthcare delivery.
Chapters
- (00:00:40) - Introduction to Dr. Jason Chirichigno
- (00:02:35) - The difference between traditional telemedicine and virtual medical care
- (00:06:28) - What's the future of virtual primary & specialty care?
- (00:08:26) - Quality of virtual medical care
- (00:13:21) - Costs savings with virtual medical care
- (00:16:41) - Virtual medical care: data and user experience
- (00:21:03) - How has telehealth impacted maternal health?
- (00:22:37) - How do you get engagement from employers?
- (00:24:14) - How virtual medical care is impacting the healthcare system?
- (00:28:05) - Considerations for employees
- (00:32:23) - Mental health in virtual primary care
- (00:37:57) - Clinical and employer perspectives on Galileo
- (00:39:35) - Conclusion & what's ahead
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