#553 The Modernization Of Healthcare with Claus T. Jensen, Chief Innovation Officer at Teladoc Health

Today we’re talking to Claus T. Jensen, Chief Innovation Officer at Teladoc Health; and we discuss the modernization of the healthcare ecosystem; how to healthily disrupt an industry; and why genuine stories impact our perspective in healthcare and beyond.

All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! 

Check out more of Claus and Teladoc Health at https://www.teladochealth.com/

About Claus T. Jensen:

Claus Jensen leads technology and innovation at Teladoc Health. Under his direction, the research and development team applies product innovation, data science, technological expertise and clinical excellence to transform how people access and experience healthcare around the world.

Dr. Jensen brings 20 years of experience leading digital transformation at enterprise healthcare and technology organizations. Prior to Teladoc Health, Dr. Jensen served as chief digital and technology officer at the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) cancer center, where he oversaw the integration of data and technology resources that enabled MSK to meet critical care and research objectives. Previously, he was chief technology officer of CVS Health-Aetna, and also held leadership roles at Danske Bank and IBM.

Dr. Jensen holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a PhD in computer science from Aarhus University, Denmark. He has authored numerous publications and holds 14 patents covering integration, APIs and transformation.

About Teladoc Health:

Teladoc Health is on a mission to empower all people everywhere to live healthier lives by transforming the healthcare experience. Recognized as the world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health addresses the full spectrum of health and well-being — powered by human expertise, advanced technology and insights—to deliver improved clinical outcomes at scale. Serving more than 175 countries and ranked Best in KLAS for Virtual Care Platforms in 2020, Teladoc Health leverages extensive expertise and data-driven insights to meet the growing healthcare needs of consumers and healthcare professionals.