In this episode, Dr. Roy Schoenberg, CEO of Aileen and Founder and Executive Director of Amwell, reflects on the evolution of telehealth and shares a bold vision for AI’s role in reshaping care delivery. He argues that telehealth has largely been used as a substitute channel for traditional visits, whereas its true potential lies in redistributing expertise and democratizing access to care at scale.

Dr. Schoenberg sees AI becoming the primary entry point to healthcare, guiding patient journeys through intelligent, cost-driven pathways while working in concert with, rather than replacing, clinical systems. Through his new venture, Aileen AI, Dr. Schoenberg introduces a fundamentally different approach to virtual care: building “staying power” in patients’ lives through deeply personalized, relationship-driven AI interactions, for seniors. By focusing on familiarity, trust, and daily engagement—delivered through simple interfaces like phone calls—Aileen aims to address the growing caregiving gap. Ultimately, he emphasizes that while AI adoption will evolve gradually, its role as a foundational layer in healthcare is inevitable. Take a listen.

This guest appearance was facilitated through conversations initiated at HIMSS.