John Harrison
Founder and CEO
5136 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016
John E. Harrison is the founder and CEO of Gazuntite, a digital health company connecting primary care providers with specialist expertise. His background spans defense intelligence and technology entrepreneurship, including founding Ecutel and Liqwid Networks. He founded Gazuntite with cardiologist Dr. Lalit Vadlamani to help address gaps in specialist access, particularly in rural and underserved communities. His work focuses on using e-consults and better coordination to support local clinicians and help patients receive timely care closer to home.
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2026-10-29
Moneyball Healthcare: How E-Consults are Revolutionizing Patient CareIn the latest episode of the Health Policy Podcast, host Bryan Hyde interviews John E. Harrison, founder and CEO of Gesundheit, an e-consult platform for community health clinics. Harrison discusses how e-consults can improve patient care by integrating specialists into primary care settings, drawing parallels to the "Moneyball" approach in baseball, which emphasizes resource optimization. He highlights successful case studies, particularly in rural Kentucky, and the potential for scalability in the U.S. healthcare system.
Notable quotes
“We put specialists right on the front lines of care, right up with primary care.”
“If we just move one of our pieces, the specialist, to the front lines, there's tremendous downstream savings, and in both terms of financial and incredible health outcomes.”
“This story changed me. It took this from a business into now a mission.”
“Wouldn't it be nice if he says, hey, wait a second, you mind if I just send your results to our cardiologist and I'll get back to you on a treatment plan?”
“We actually make these clinics self-sustaining.”
“If the Congress could pass something like this, I would be all for it.”