Becker's Healthcare August 15, 2022
Kyu Rhee, MD, is a senior vice president at CVS Health and chief medical officer at Aetna. He sat down with Becker’s to discuss ongoing trends across the healthcare industry and how he is working to create a “values-based” care system through opportunities offered by a global pandemic.
Dr. Rhee’s background as a primary care physician working with underserved communities has influenced how he views the roles CVS and Aetna will play in the rapid transformation of public health, primary and virtual care.
Editor’s note: Responses were edited lightly for clarity and brevity.
Question: CVS has publicly discussed its intentions to expand more into in-home care. What opportunities do you believe home health offers Aetna members?
Dr. Kyu Rhee: My...