BOSTON - Amwell (NYSE: AMWL), a company specializing in hybrid care enablement, announced the appointment of Dr. Cynthia Horner as its new chief medical officer. Dr. Horner, who has also been appointed president of Amwell Medical Group (AMG), brings a wealth of experience with over 25 years in family medicine and more than 25,000 virtual care visits under her belt.
In her new role, Dr. Horner will focus on partnering with hospital systems and payers to implement digital healthcare solutions aimed at enhancing clinical and financial outcomes. Her responsibilities will include improving the care experience, reducing friction, and ensuring adherence to complex regulatory requirements. Furthermore, she will contribute to the clinical aspects of Amwell’s product strategy.
Dr. Horner's duties also extend to providing clinical direction for AMG's services, which encompass virtual primary care, urgent care, behavioral health, and women’s health. AMG's behavioral health practice is part of its comprehensive approach to holistic patient care.
Kurt Knight, Amwell's chief operating officer, emphasized Dr. Horner's extensive experience in delivering high-quality care in a digital environment and her understanding of the needs of patients, clinicians, and healthcare leaders. He expressed confidence that Dr. Horner's insights will be invaluable in helping clients execute effective virtual care strategies that enhance patient engagement and address gaps in care, access, and quality.
Before joining AMG in 2016, Dr. Horner practiced family medicine for 25 years and served on the board of Helping Children Worldwide, advising on health programs for children and residents in Sierra Leone, West Africa.
Dr. Horner expressed her belief in the power of technology to improve the care experience for all and her eagerness to drive digital care delivery goals forward with Amwell's clients.
This appointment is part of Amwell's ongoing commitment to clinical excellence and leadership in the digital transformation of healthcare. The company's hybrid care platform is designed to support a wide range of digital health needs, from urgent to chronic care management, and is utilized by numerous health plans and health systems across the United States.
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