The C-List
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The C-List
The C-List Episode 5 Featuring Dr. Matthew Thompson of Telescope Heatlh
The C-List Podcast – Episode 5 Outline
Guest: Dr. Matthew Thompson, CEO & Co-Founder, Telescope Health
Podcast Overview
On 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 & Introduction
2:00 – 10:00 | From Musician to Medicine: Dr. Thompson’s Journey
10:00 – 18:30 | The Inspiration Behind Telescope Health
18:30 – 24:00 | How the Healthlink Jax Program Works
24:00 – 27:00 | Collaboration and Cost Savings
27:00 – 30:50 | Building Strong Public Health Programs
30:50 – 34:00 | The Future of Telehealth and Physician Shortages
34:00 – 42:00 | Insights into Dr. Thompson’s Medical Training
42:00 – 46:10 | Expanding Access: Direct to Consumer & Behavioral Health
46:10 – 48:30 | A 10-Year Vision for Telescope Health
48:30 – 57:50 | Real or Ridiculous? ER Stories Game
57:50 – 1:01:30 | Life in Jacksonville & Career Reflections
1:01:30 – 1:05:30 | Advice for Entrepreneurs & Spreading the Word
1:06:30 – End | Final Thoughts & Takeaways