Florida – [22 July 2025] – As telemedicine continues its rapid ascent, Dr. Joseph Papin, MD, Principal of Suncoast Search Capital, underscores a critical priority: true patient interoperability via EHR integration must be central to telehealth expansion.
Telehealth Success Depends on Data Integration
While telehealth gave patients virtual access during the pandemic, Dr. Papin emphasizes that mere access isn’t enough. True continuity of care demands that telemedicine platforms synch seamlessly with electronic health records. Drawing from his clinical and operational leadership, Dr. Papin highlights that interoperable systems ensure accurate data capture streamlining virtual care and supporting better clinical decisions.
“The power of telehealth lies not in convenience, but in its capacity to serve as an integrated part of the patient’s health record,” says Dr. Papin. “Disconnected platforms lead to data silos, compromising care continuity.”
Strategic Focus for Investments
Under Dr. Papin’s leadership, Suncoast Search Capital prioritizes ventures that can demonstrate both telehealth capability and EHR-level interoperability. Each prospective investment undergoes rigorous assessment, including:
- Seamless integration with leading EHR platforms
- Developer support for FHIR-based APIs or equivalent standards
- Real-world alignment with clinician workflows and patient data access
This focus mirrors Suncoast’s broader commitment to data-driven healthcare innovation, a core strategy articulated by Dr. Joseph Papin, MD in recent thought leadership.
Real-World Benefits of Interoperability
Integrated telehealth brings significant impact:
- Complete patient history is instantly available during virtual visits
- Remote monitoring data (like glucose or heart rate) auto-populates EHRs
- Billing and reporting are streamlined, reducing administrative burden
As Dr. Papin’s analysis demonstrates, “Telehealth should enhance data flow—not complicate it.”
Operational Efficiency Backed by Interoperability
Telehealth platforms unable to integrate with EHRs create extra work for clinicians—requiring manual transcription or duplicated documentation. Dr. Papin advocates for solutions that eliminate these inefficiencies.
Under his leadership, Suncoast-backed initiatives have shown that interoperable systems reduce provider burnout, improve record accuracy, and foster clinician adoption of virtual care—key for scaling value-based care models.
Thoughtful Roll-Out & Clinician Adoption
Dr. Papin also stresses the importance of training and workflow alignment:
- Hands-on training ensures care teams can navigate telehealth within existing EHRs
- Standardized workflows guide consistent patient experiences across in-person and virtual settings
- Governance oversight—including IT, compliance, and clinical leaders—ensures safe, integrated data flow
Suncoast’s Forward-Looking Strategy
By embedding interoperability into its investment criteria, Suncoast Search Capital under Dr. Papin is building telehealth models that are sustainable, scalable, and aligned with clinical practice realities. This positions portfolio companies at the cutting edge of digital health integrity.
About Suncoast Search Capital
Suncoast Search Capital is a Florida-based investment firm dedicated to operational excellence in healthcare. Led by Dr. Joseph Papin, MD, the firm focuses on investing in growth-stage healthcare businesses that combine clinical insight with data-driven operational strategies.
