One of the key goals of the new virtual health care collaboration, Healthlink Jax, is to lower health care costs by reducing emergency care and filling gaps for the underinsured. We talk with the program’s managers about the results of their two-month pilot, connecting Duval County residents with free 24/7 virtual care, as well as what comes next.
Guests:
- Paul Sapia, chief population health officer with Telescope Health.
- Dr. Sunil Joshi, chief medical officer with the city of Jacksonville.
Then, a new app developed by brain scientists takes a six-way multisensory approach to helping young children overcome dyslexia and build essential reading skills. We talk to an expert in dyslexia and neurodisorders about the science behind early literacy, the impact of dyslexia and how technology is helping to prevent reading struggles before they start.
Guest:
- Dr. Tim Conway, CEO of The Morris Center.
And, local comedian Danny Johnson shares the secrets behind the success of his hit Dry Bar Comedy Special and takes us behind the scenes of his Florida tour with comedian and television personality Howie Mandel.
