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Health Literacy and the Consumerization of Healthcare

In this episode of Highway to Health, host David Kemp speaks with Dr. Chase Feiger, CEO of Ostro, about health literacy and the consumerization of healthcare. Feiger argues that patients now expect healthcare digital experiences to match the simplicity of apps like Uber or Instagram, and that achieving true health literacy means delivering clear, accessible content regardless of a patient's background. This shift benefits both patients—who feel more empowered—and providers, who face reduced informational burden.

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Patients increasingly expect healthcare digital experiences to be as seamless and intuitive as mainstream consumer apps.

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True health literacy requires delivering understandable content to all patients regardless of education or background.

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Improving health literacy simultaneously empowers patients and reduces strain on healthcare providers.

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In this episode of Highway to Health, host David Kemp sits down with Chase Feiger, M.D., CEO of Ostro, to check in on health literacy and the consumerization of healthcare. Feiger emphasizes the importance of making healthcare experiences as seamless and intuitive as using everyday apps like Uber or Instagram. He highlights that true health literacy means providing easily understandable content, regardless of background or education. This approach empowers patients and alleviates the burden on already strained healthcare providers. This timely discussion underscores the need for a shift in the healthcare paradigm, where both patients and providers benefit from clear, concise, and accessible information.

True health literacy means providing easily understandable content, regardless of background or education.

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James Kent

Host, Highway to Health

James Kent is a host and content producer at MarketScale, where he covers healthcare innovation and industry trends through the Highway to Health show. He facilitates conversations with healthcare executives, clinicians, and entrepreneurs exploring the future of patient care and health technology. His work focuses on making complex healthcare topics accessible to broad audiences.

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Chase Feiger

CEO

Ostro

Chase Feiger, M.D., is the CEO of Ostro, a health literacy and patient engagement platform. He advocates for making healthcare information as intuitive and accessible as mainstream consumer apps, reducing friction for both patients and providers. His clinical background informs his focus on clear, understandable health communication across diverse patient populations.

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David Kemp

Host

Highway to Health / MarketScale

David Kemp is the host of Highway to Health on MarketScale, a show dedicated to exploring innovation and transformation in the healthcare industry. He engages with clinicians, executives, and entrepreneurs to surface emerging trends shaping the future of care delivery.

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