I interviewed Sam Holliday, CEO of Oshi Health, back in October 2021. It was right after Oshi raised $23 million in Series A funding. To me that funding was an industry milestone because it showed that virtual GI care was now “real.” Now, more than 2.5 years later, I’m here to learn from Sam and Dr. Treta Purohit, Medical Director at Oshi Health the impact that the virtual care model has had in gastroenterology.
As Sam and Treta assure us, this model is here to stay.
Highlights:
- The GI shortage problem: Sam Holliday and Dr. Treta Purohit discuss the critical shortage of gastroenterologists and how Oshi Health is addressing this gap. By 2025, the U.S. is expected to be short of 1,500 gastroenterologists, making the need for innovative solutions more urgent than ever.
- Pioneering multidisciplinary virtual care: Oshi Health’s care model integrates dietary, cognitive, and medical interventions to provide comprehensive GI care. This approach has shown significant cost savings.
- Enhancing local GI practices: Interestingly, Oshi is partnering with local GI providers leading to a win-win for both sides.
Sam emphasizes the importance of collaboration in improving patient care: “The seamless exchange between local gastroenterologists and Oshi Health not only strengthens partnerships but also expands the reach and scope of GI practices, ensuring every patient receives the care they need.”
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- Difference between private practice GI and virtual GI care model
- What is Oshi Health’s payment model?
- “We’ve seen stats that showed that GI patients are the #1 driver of treat-and-release ER visits”
- In how many states does Oshi Health provide coverage?
- What type of GI conditions does Oshi address?
- “We are collaborating very closely with the GI physicians”
- Should private practice GIs be worried about digital platforms?
- “By 2025 we’re going to be short of 1,500 GIs”
- “People should get colonoscopy, it is the gold standard”
- How does Oshi Health differ from competition?
- Is it an exponential model of care?
- How can GI practices partner with Oshi Health?
- Future of GI