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Send us a textThe C-List Podcast – Episode 5 OutlineGuest: Dr. Matthew Thompson, CEO & Co-Founder, Telescope HealthPodcast OverviewOn this episode, hosts Jen and Arash interview Dr. Matthew Thompson, CEO & Co-Founder of Telescope Health, a physician-led virtual care company focused on breaking down barriers to healthcare and advancing health equity. Dr. Thompson shares his unique journey from wanting to be a professional musician and how his experiences as an ER doctor inspired the creation of Telescope Health which has partnered with county programs like Healthlink Jax, which provides free virtual care service to over 100,000 uninsured residents in Jacksonville, Florida. Their conversation explores the power of partnerships, the impact of telehealth in reducing ER visits and costs, and the growing importance of virtual care in solving the physician shortage crisis. Dr. Thompson also discusses his vision for Telescope Healthcare’s growth and you don’t want to miss the wild and memorable ER stories in a game of “Real or Ridiculous.” Podcast Outline 0:00 – 2:00 | Welcome & Introduction2:00 – 10:00 | From Musician to Medicine: Dr. Thompson’s Journey10:00 – 18:30 | The Inspiration Behind Telescope Health18:30 – 24:00 | How the Healthlink Jax Program Works24:00 – 27:00 | Collaboration and Cost Savings27:00 – 30:50 | Building Strong Public Health Programs30:50 – 34:00 | The Future of Telehealth and Physician Shortages34:00 – 42:00 | Insights into Dr. Thompson’s Medical Training 42:00 – 46:10 | Expanding Access: Direct to Consumer & Behavioral Health46:10 – 48:30 | A 10-Year Vision for Telescope Health48:30 – 57:50 | Real or Ridiculous? ER Stories Game57:50 – 1:01:30 | Life in Jacksonville & Career Reflections1:01:30 – 1:05:30 | Advice for Entrepreneurs & Spreading the Word1:06:30 – End | Final Thoughts & Takeaways
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