Alice Walton’s vision for the future of health care in the heartland can be summed up in one word: access. Through the work of Heartland Whole Health Institute, her vision is coming to life, starting right here in Northwest Arkansas.
Improving access requires transformation across the entire health care ecosystem — from how providers are trained, to the policies that shape care delivery, to the technologies that connect patients and clinicians. Among these, telehealth stands out as a powerful tool for bridging gaps in care, especially in rural and underserved communities.
Prior to joining the institute, I served as vice president and chief medical information officer for West Tennessee Healthcare, where I witnessed firsthand how our telehealth facility dramatically increased access and enhanced the quality of care provided for thousands of rural residents…