In 2019, I met with dozens of colleagues to discuss incorporating telemedicine into our practice. Almost all engaged politely with me. But afterward, very few acted. The subtext was clear: "We’re not interested." Their sentiment was quite typical. At the time, telemedicine accounted for a tiny fraction of U.S. clinical encounters.
In March 2020, this changed suddenly. In response to the pandemic...
My perspective on gastroenterology is broad and deep – and not just because I once removed $420 from a patient’s stomach! As a practicing gastroenterologist, I specialize in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and related difficult-to-manage conditions. For a decade, I ran operations for a large gastroenterology practice. Academically, I focus on the broad forces shaping gastrointestinal (GI) care.
At...
