Lon Hecht, CEO of Care2U, a physician-led company that delivers hospital-level, ER-equivalent care directly to patients in their homes, and at a fraction of the cost operating across the New York metro area joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Healthcare Channels. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Lon Hecht discuss the following: First, can you speak more about why you wanted to bring ER-level care to homes? What is the benefit of offering care directly to the patient vs. going the traditional route? What has been the most impactful part of your work since adopting your own model of ER care? Can you talk about some of the successes and why you think your approach actually works for patients? You also mention how ER care at home is offered at a fraction of the cost. Can you talk about how you made this happen, and what trends you've seen in the past that have caused healthcare pricing to increase? Are there some other reasons why patients today are moving toward the home? Beyond wanting quality care, can you talk about the mental and emotional impact of staying in the home? What's one thing you hope audiences take away from your work and your mission? What are your hopes for the future of emergency care? In general, where do you want to see the healthcare industry go in the next 10 years? Lon Hecht is a healthcare leader and strategist with more than 25 years of experience transforming how care is delivered across the continuum, from health plans and hospital systems to physician groups and post-acute providers. As Chief Executive Officer of Care2U, he leads a mission-driven organization that delivers hospital-level, high-acuity care directly into the home, helping health systems and payers manage risk, improve outcomes, and create safer, more human experiences for patients and caregivers. Before Care2U, Lon served as Senior Vice President of Growth for Optum Home & Community Care, where he was responsible for growth strategy and execution across the Full Population Management solution. In that role, he led a cross-functional sales and marketing team to expand market share, drive revenue, and strengthen customer satisfaction by aligning value-based models with the real-world needs of complex, high-risk populations. Known for making complex care models simple and compelling, Lon frequently shares his perspectives on healthcare innovation, home-based care, and the future of hospital-at-home as a podcast guest and host, translating insurance economics and clinical workflows into stories that resonate with patients, payers, and providers alike. Lon holds a degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and is an active advisor to early-stage healthcare companies, helping founders navigate strategy, growth, and partnerships in a rapidly evolving landscape. Website: https://www.care2u.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care2uhealth People also listened to this: Botox, Fillers, and Fat Grafting: What You Need to Know with Dr. Jeannie MacDonald