Caregility, a prominent player in the field of enterprise telehealth solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. David Shulkin to its Board of Directors. Dr. Shulkin, widely recognized for his impactful role as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has played a pivotal role in reshaping healthcare through innovative policies and initiatives. His tenure was characterized by substantial progress in patient care and the modernization of healthcare systems, reflecting a profound dedication to enhancing the well-being of veterans and their families.
During his time as Secretary, Dr. Shulkin spearheaded several key initiatives aimed at improving healthcare delivery and access. This included the expansion of telehealth services for veterans, bolstering mental health resources, and streamlining services to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes. His leadership underscored a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of healthcare.
Drawing on a career that spans both public and private healthcare sectors, Dr. Shulkin brings a distinctive perspective to Caregility. His expertise in healthcare administration, policymaking, and innovation aligns seamlessly with Caregility’s mission to revolutionize telehealth services. His insights and experience will play a crucial role in guiding Caregility as it continues to innovate and broaden its telehealth capabilities, ultimately making healthcare more accessible and efficient for both patients and providers.
Ron Gaboury, CEO of Caregility, expressed his enthusiasm for Dr. Shulkin’s appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome David to our board. His profound understanding of the healthcare industry, coupled with his extensive experience in both public and private sectors, makes him an invaluable addition to our team. David’s unique insights will be instrumental in steering Caregility towards groundbreaking achievements in virtual care.”
Dr. Shulkin also conveyed his excitement about this new role, stating, “Caregility provides next-generation solutions for health systems by offering platform solutions that address critical issues such as workforce shortages and improving labor efficiency. I joined the Board because many systems are looking for the type of integrated cross-platform applications that Caregility has demonstrated a strong track record in implementing.”
Dr. Shulkin’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Caregility continues to lead the way in pioneering innovative methods to deliver healthcare remotely, advancing its mission to connect care for patients and clinicians worldwide.
About Caregility
Caregility is dedicated to connecting patients and clinicians globally through its Caregility Cloud™ virtual care platform. Acknowledged as the Best in KLAS Virtual Care Platform (non-EMR) in 2021, 2022, and 2023, Caregility Cloud™ drives an ecosystem of purpose-built enterprise telehealth solutions across the care continuum. Offering secure, reliable, and HIPAA-compliant audio and video communication designed for any device and clinical workflow, in both acute and ambulatory settings, Caregility supports over 1,000 hospitals across more than 75 health systems, hosting over six million virtual care sessions annually. Whether for critical and acute, urgent and emergent, post-acute and ambulatory, or hospital-at-home, Caregility is connecting care everywhere.
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