EP29 The Role of Remote Patient Monitoring in Value Based Care - Kevon Kothari (CERTIFY Health)

Beyond the Blueprint - Better Healthtech By Design

Join us for an insightful conversation with Kevon Kothari, a senior healthcare IT executive and CEO of CERTIFY Health, as we examine the evolving role of digital engagement in transforming care delivery. With experience spanning payers, providers, and startups, Kevon shares a candid perspective on what it takes to scale emerging technologies—from virtual care and remote monitoring to value-based reimbursement models. Whether you're navigating post-discharge workflows or exploring digital-first primary care, this episode delivers actionable insights for health system leaders, IT strategists, and clinicians shaping the future of hybrid care.

Key Takeaways

• Most doctors visits today don't need to be done in person.
• Digital can help align the mismatch of resources from different provider networks.
• Changing the paradigm of care delivery is a significant challenge.
• Creating frictionless workflows for virtual care is essential.
• The shift to outcomes-based contracts is crucial for technology adoption.
• CFOs must balance near-term and long-term profitability in healthcare investments.
• Medicare Advantage is a growing area for innovative care models.
• CPT codes for digital health are still evolving and underutilized.
• Access to care is a primary goal of digital health tools.
• Digital transformation is a key driver for future healthcare delivery.

Episode Highlights

00:00 The Shift to Digital Healthcare 02:20 Kevon's Journey in Healthcare IT 03:33 Challenges in Transitioning to Virtual Care 07:41 Operational Challenges of Emerging Technologies 09:40 Financial Justifications for Digital Solutions 11:49 Payer Reimbursement Landscape and Emerging Technologies 14:21 The Evolution of CPT Codes and Financial Impacts 15:05 Future of Healthcare Delivery 20:18 Digital Engagement Tools and Outcome Measurement 23:30 Closing Thoughts on Digital Transformation in Healthcare Guest: Kevon Kothari - CERTIFY Health Host: Gregg Malkary - Spyglass Consulting Group Cohost: Keith Washington - Companions in Courage Foundation Sponsored by: Simplifi Medical & Storage Systems Unlimited Audio/Video: Tim Jones - Health Nuts Media Marketing: Josh Troop - Troop-Creative Learn More at: www.beyond-blueprint.com