Elation CEO Kyna Fong on KevinMD to advocate for Primary Care and AI Innovation
Elation CEO and co-founder Kyna Fong recently chimed in on two important national conversations related to primary care transformation and AI innovations for KevinMD in an effort to champion the role of primary care in the US healthcare system and discuss how AI can empower clinicians and improve patient outcomes.
Unveiling “America’s Sick Secret”
In her article, “America’s Sick Secret and the Need for a Primary Care Czar,” published on KevinMD, Kyna addresses a critical issue facing the U.S. health care system: the undervaluation and underinvestment in primary care. She passionately argues for a national primary care czar to champion this essential sector, noting that a robust primary care foundation is vital for improving health outcomes, reducing costs, and fostering equity.
“America’s health care system cannot thrive without re-centering primary care,” Kyna writes. “We need bold leadership and structural reforms to ensure primary care is prioritized as the backbone of a healthier nation.”
Her article sheds light on the systemic challenges that primary care physicians face daily, from excessive administrative burdens to inadequate reimbursement models, and calls for a unified, strategic approach to bolster the field.
A Vision for the Future on the KevinMD Podcast
Kyna further expanded on these themes during her appearance on the KevinMD Podcast. In a thought-provoking discussion, she explored the intersection of technology and primary care, emphasizing how innovations like AI can empower physicians, streamline workflows, and enhance patient care—all while preserving the human connection that lies at the heart of medicine.
Kyna’s conversation with host Dr. Kevin Pho offered a glimpse into her vision for a more sustainable and effective primary care system, one where technology serves as a tool to augment, rather than replace, the essential work of clinicians.
Continuing the Conversation
Kyna’s contributions to KevinMD are a testament to her unwavering dedication to the primary care community and her belief in the power of technology to improve the lives of clinicians and their patients. We invite you to engage with her thought leadership by reading her article and listening to her podcast episode:
