CTeL Telehealth Policy Scoop Ft. Waqas Ahmed

Описание: In this episode of The Telehealth Policy Scoop, CTeL Executive Director Christa Natoli sits down with Dr. Waqas Ahmed, Founder and CEO of American Telephysicians, to explore how technology is redefining access to care—putting the doctor’s office in your pocket.

Dr. Ahmed shares how his experience caring for his mother inspired him to build an international telemedicine company dedicated to expanding access to specialty care. They discuss how Smart Clinics, his cloud-based telehealth platform, supports patients with chronic conditions like kidney disease and dementia; the real-world success of virtual dialysis programs in international markets that are reducing hospitalizations and improving outcomes; and how remote monitoring and AI-driven risk assessment are transforming chronic disease management.

The conversation also explores the ongoing clinical workforce shortage and how telehealth can help bridge critical care gaps, as well as the need for telehealth reimbursement and policy stability to sustain innovation in digital health.

Policy takeaway: Congress must extend and make permanent telehealth waivers to protect access to care.