This episode features Tory Starr, President & Executive Officer at Open Door Community Health Centers. Here, he discusses his background in nursing and what led him to his current leadership role, Open Door’s residency program, the benefits of virtual care in rural communities, and more.
Summary
Open Door Community Health Centers: Improving Rural Healthcare with Virtual Care and Residency Programs
Meet Tory Starr: President & Executive Officer at Open Door Community Health Centers
Tory Starr, President & Executive Officer at Open Door Community Health Centers, recently joined a podcast to discuss his background in nursing and what led him to his current leadership role. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, Tory understands the unique challenges faced by rural communities. He explains how Open Door's residency program is helping to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in these areas.
Tori Leed: CEO of Open Door Community Health Centers
Tori Leed, CEO of Open Door Community Health Centers, has been working in the healthcare industry for over 40 years and has extensive experience in care management and population health management. Open Door serves two rural counties in the Northwestern corner of California and provides healthcare to approximately 62,000 patients each year. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, Open Door has experienced significant growth. They also have a Family Medicine Residency program designed to retain physicians in the area.
Bridging the Healthcare Gap with Virtual Care
Virtual care, including telehealth and video care, can make a significant impact in rural areas by increasing access to specialty services. Tory and Tori both recognize the potential benefits of virtual care and have implemented it at Open Door. Patients can now receive specialty consultations without traveling long distances. Virtual care has become increasingly important during the COVID-19 pandemic and has helped to keep patients safe while receiving necessary care.
Conclusion
Open Door Community Health Centers is committed to improving healthcare in rural areas through residency programs and virtual care. Despite the challenges, Tory, Tori, and their team remain determined to provide quality care to their patients each day.
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This episode aired on 04/23/2023 and can be listened here.
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