In this episode, Robin and Al interview Dr. William Cherniak, an emergency physician and the founder and CEO of Rocket Doctor Inc, a virtual health platform that allows you to book an online doctor appointment in Canada. They discuss the importance of virtual care and its potential to improve access to healthcare. Bill shares his experiences working in underserved communities in Africa and how it inspired him to create Bridge to Health, a nonprofit organization. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities of running a healthcare company and the need for privacy and data security. The conversation highlights the potential of virtual care to transform the healthcare system and improve patient outcomes.

"Approximately 50-60%, if not more, of healthcare in an outpatient setting can be done virtually." ~ Dr. William Cherniak

Key Takeaways

• Virtual care can potentially improve access to healthcare and provide more efficient and convenient care for patients.
• Bridge to Health is a nonprofit organization focused on building comprehensive care for rural communities.
• Running a healthcare company comes with unique challenges, such as ensuring privacy and data security, and prioritizing high-quality clinical care over profit.
• Virtual care can address a significant portion of outpatient primary care needs, reducing the burden on emergency departments and improving patient outcomes.
• Digital health and virtual care have the potential to revolutionize the way healthcare is delivered and improve access to care for millions of people worldwide.

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