Hey, it’s 9 am… Wake up Healthy with 9amHealth!
9amHealth is a cardiometabolic virtual care platform designed to help patients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension through accessible, digitally enabled clinics. The platform combines clinical care, pharmacy, and coaching into a unified experience that removes traditional barriers to chronic disease management. Brian Urban speaks with 9amHealth leadership about the model's impact on patient engagement and health outcomes.
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Key takeaways
9amHealth integrates clinical care, pharmacy, and health coaching into a single virtual cardiometabolic platform.
The platform targets underserved patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
Accessible virtual care models can meaningfully improve engagement and outcomes for cardiometabolic disease populations.
Healthcare Rethink host Brian Urban explores ways to wake up healthy and stay healthy with his guest, Dr. Avantika Waring, MD, the Chief Medical Officer, at 9amHealth. This episode delves into the transformative approach to healthcare delivery championed by 9amHealth.
Dr. Waring's journey from a humanities student with a love for French to a pivotal figure in healthcare innovation kicks off the conversation. The episode uncovers the essence of 9amHealth as a virtual cardiometabolic clinic, providing an end-to-end healthcare solution that's accessible, efficient, and patient-centric. By sharing her personal and professional experiences, Dr. Waring offers invaluable insights into tackling chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity, emphasizing the importance of dietary and lifestyle changes. Learn how 9amHealth redefines patient care, making it more accessible and tailored to individual needs.
Learn how 9amHealth redefines patient care, making it more accessible and tailored to individual needs.
Key topics covered:
- The unique perspectives that drive advancements in healthcare
- 9amHealth's comprehensive approach to combining diet, lifestyle, and technology for a holistic patient care model
- Making positive impacts on healthcare delivery worldwide, especially in developing countries
Dr. Avantika Waring serves as the Chief Medical Officer at 9amHealth. Her unique journey from the humanities to healthcare showcases the unconventional paths that can lead to significant contributions to medical science. At 9amHealth, she applies her passion for combining technology with patient care to address chronic conditions, aiming to make healthcare accessible and personalized.
About the author
Brian Urban has a deep skill set in health promotion and product development for rare disease and senior populations with Large Health Plans and Specialty Pharmacy. Urban has served as a speaker on such topics for the Alzheimer’s Association, Obediah Cole Prostate Cancer Foundation, Cigna Corp and Utica University Institute for the study of integrative healthcare. Urban has received a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology-Health Promotion, Masters of Business Administration in Market Development and is currently completing a Masters in Public Health at Dartmouth College. Urban is currently a research-fellow sponsored by a Robert Wood Johnson Grant supporting Utica University public health research in Upstate New York.
