What does it really take to lead care in a way that earns trust—from clinicians, partners, and patients alike?

In this episode of Virtual Health Connections, Dr. Kelly Rhone, Chief Medical Officer at Avel eCare, shares her perspective on clinical leadership in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. With a background in emergency medicine and more than a decade in telehealth, Dr. Rhone brings a grounded, frontline view of what it means to deliver high-quality care through a virtual health system.

She dives into how Avel is designed to support—not replace—bedside teams, extending expertise across the full continuum of care. From emergency response and ICU support to behavioral health and rural hospital partnerships, Dr. Rhone highlights how virtual care creates stronger teams, improves outcomes, and ensures patients receive the right care, wherever they are.

You’ll also hear how trust is built in high-pressure moments, why quality and consistency matter more than ever, and how Avel continues to innovate while staying rooted in one simple belief: care should never depend on a patient’s zip code.

If you’re a healthcare leader navigating workforce challenges, access gaps, or the future of care delivery, this conversation offers both clarity and inspiration.

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Virtual Health Connections is a podcast by Avel eCare, the nation’s largest and most comprehensive telemedicine network. It explores telemedicine networks, virtual integration, and what it takes to redefine healthcare delivery.

Each episode features leaders and clinicians from across Avel’s Virtual Health System, exploring the real challenges facing healthcare today and how innovative solutions are making a difference. From the care challenges rural and underserved communities face to the frontline perspectives of those delivering care every day, these conversations highlight how telemedicine is creating new possibilities.

Along the way, listeners gain insight into the advantages of virtual integration, the realities of today’s healthcare workforce, and the leadership decisions driving meaningful change, all while looking ahead to what the future of care can and should be.

Founded in 1993 as the nation’s first virtual hospital, Avel eCare continues to lead the way in virtual health services. This podcast extends that mission, connecting people, ideas, and innovation to improve outcomes and expand access to care across the U.S.

Thank you for listening to Avel eCare: Virtual Health Connections. To learn more about how Avel is expanding access to care and supporting healthcare teams nationwide, visit www.avelecare.com .

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In our very first episode of Avel eCare: Virtual Health Connections, we sit down with Mark Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs at Avel eCare, to explore what it really takes to transform rural healthcare.

Mark shares his journey from working in Washington, D.C. to returning home and stepping into a leadership role at Avel, bringing a unique perspective on policy, access, and the future of care delivery. Together, we dig into the challenges rural communities face, from workforce shortages to limited access, and how telemedicine is stepping in as a powerful solution.

This conversation goes beyond theory. It highlights how virtual care is supporting EMS teams, hospitals, and providers in real time, improving outcomes and expanding access where it is needed most. Programs like Avel’s telemedicine support are already connecting frontline teams with board-certified clinicians to elevate care in rural settings .

If you care about the future of healthcare, policy, or innovation that actually makes a difference, this is the place to start.

Listen now and join the conversation on how we are redefining healthcare delivery.

Thank you for listening to Avel eCare: Virtual Health Connections. To learn more about how Avel is expanding access to care and supporting healthcare teams nationwide, visit www.avelecare.com .

Be sure to subscribe, share this episode, and join us next time as we continue redefining healthcare delivery.

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