6 Months to 2 Days: Slashing Specialist Wait Times for Healthcare Tech Founders

Did you know that patients in some healthcare systems wait up to six months just to see a specialist? 

This isn't just an inconvenience—it's a healthcare crisis affecting millions of patients, leading to poorer outcomes, increased ER visits, and skyrocketing healthcare costs.

🎧 In our latest podcast episode, we dive into how innovative healthcare tech founders are tackling this massive challenge and turning it into a lucrative business opportunity. 

Our guest shares how his company reduced specialist wait times from 6 months to just 2 days!

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What you'll learn:

🔑 How e-consultation systems are dramatically cutting specialist wait times while improving care

🔑 Why asynchronous communication between providers creates an "ecosystem of value"

🔑 The business opportunity in solving healthcare's referral bottleneck

🔑 How to overcome EMR integration challenges that plague healthcare tech

🔑 Strategies for scaling from Medicaid systems to commercial applications

🔑 Why AI-enhanced summaries are making specialists more efficient

🔑 The secret to building a healthcare tech business that enables rather than competes


This episode is essential listening for healthcare tech founders generating $2M+ in revenue or with $5M+ in funding who want to capture this growing market opportunity.

What integration hurdles have you encountered, and how are you overcoming them? 

🎙️ Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

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Episode Timeline:

00:00:38 – Chris Cruttenden, Safety Net Connect

00:01:19 – The frustration of long wait times for specialty care

00:04:41 – Changing the culture of referrals in healthcare

00:06:07 – Chicago asthma patient case study: Avoiding unnecessary ER visits

00:12:31 – Addressing physician shortages in rural and urban “doctor deserts”

00:14:46 – Improving efficiency and reducing physician workload

00:17:17 – Expanding partnerships with Medicaid and ACOs

00:22:48 – How Safety Net Connect stands out in the market

00:26:42 – Looking Ahead: The Future of Specialty Care

00:30:17 – The power of physician-to-physician communication

00:39:12 – Closing Remarks

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