In this episode of the Digital Health Workbench podcast, host Geoff McCleary interviews Peter Niemi, CEO and co-founder of Recovery Plus Health. They discuss Peter's journey to digital health, the challenges and solutions in the reimbursement process, the future of telehealth reimbursement, and the surprises and insights gained from patient interactions. Peter also shares the digital tools and technology used in Recovery Plus Health, the critical tools for success as a CEO, and the scaling and future goals of the company. They touch on the integration and collaboration with other data systems, the importance of clinical trials and real-world evidence, and the future of digital health in addressing fragmentation and health inequity.

Takeaways

• Telehealth reimbursement rules have been loosened, but there is uncertainty about whether they will be extended beyond 2024.
• Recovery Plus Health focuses on providing home-based cardiac rehabilitation to improve access and adherence.
• Automation and streamlining processes are critical tools for scaling and expanding access to cardiac rehab.
• The future of digital health lies in addressing fragmentation and integrating solutions for holistic care.
• Collaboration and addressing health inequity are key to achieving population health goals.