Tim Barry, Co-founder and CEO of VillageMD grew up in a small community, where he says he saw people caring for one another. It’s a vision that stayed with him, and  turned into a mission at VillageMD.  

VillageMD works to provide high-touch, 24/7 primary care, meeting patients where they are – both in the healthcare journey and literally where they are through home-based care when needed. 

Tim says just 1 in 5 Americans who have chronic diseases are responsible for 85% of the medical spending, but he tells us better outcomes are  possible by:

  • Fostering healthy relationships with primary care providers who provide value-based care
  • Using data/technology to better predict who will have adverse health reactions
  • Creating a team-based health ecosystem where providers are supported and encouraged to do the right thing for their patients.

Check out the full  interview to hear more from Tim about how VillageMD is transforming care.

Learn more about VillageMD: https://www.villagemd.com

You can also listen to the interview in podcast form:

Apple podcast link: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-of/id1549592446  

I Heart podcast link:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-speaking-of-76708275/#  

Spotify podcast link:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1g2LUGr0SzxbBmSHB3FHyL?si=PNO79sBOReGXQJu_CrsJEg

Topical time codes:

1:16 – Eliminating “medical misery”

4:27 – Healthy relationships w/ PCP

5:57 – Meeting people where they are on the healthcare journey 

7:23 – Keeping chronic diseases from progressing

8:37 – Helping the “1 in 5” thrive

11:57 – Collaborative relationships 

15:36 – Balancing patient care and support for providers

18:37 – Personal mission

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