Synapse by Doctor on Demand Named “Best Telehealth Platform” in 2019 MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program

Annual Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Health & Medical
Technology Products and Companies

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Doctor
On Demand
, the nation’s leading virtual care provider, today
announced that Synapse has been awarded ‘Best Telehealth Platform’ in
the 2019 MedTech Breakthrough Awards program. MedTech Breakthrough is an
independent organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions
in the global health and medical technology market.

“We’re honored to be named the ‘Best Telehealth Platform’ following the
launch of Synapse,” said Hill Ferguson, CEO of Doctor On Demand.
“Putting the patient first has always been at the heart of what we do.
Developing a platform that makes healthcare more affordable and
accessible through our employer and health plan partners, and providing
a solution that wasn’t yet available in the market is a major milestone
for us.”

The mission of the MedTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence
and recognize the innovation, hard work and success in a range of health
and medical technology categories, including Robotics, Clinical
Administration, Telehealth, Patient Engagement, Electronic Health
Records (EHR), mHealth, Medical Devices, Medical Data and many more.
This year’s program attracted more than 3,500 nominations from over 15
different countries throughout the world.

“The value of telehealth is powerful for health plans and employers
alike, delivering cost savings, expanded access to care, and improved
patient satisfaction,” said James Johnson, managing director, MedTech
Breakthrough. “With millions of patients nationwide, and hundreds of
enterprise customers, Doctor On Demand is clearly a leader delivering
this value, and we are thrilled to see the continued innovation with
their new Synapse platform. Congratulations to the Doctor On Demand team
for their outstanding year and well-deserved 2019 MedTech Breakthrough
Award.”

Synapse by Doctor On Demand was designed to address the gaps in primary
care. As a first-to-market, fully-integrated platform, Synapse enables
employers and health plans nationwide to deliver primary care coverage
virtually for the first time, inclusive of: comprehensive preventive
care, urgent care, behavioral health services, and chronic care
management.

To learn more about Doctor On Demand, visit www.doctorondemand.com.

About Doctor on Demand

Doctor On Demand, the nation’s leading virtual care provider, is
reimagining what healthcare looks like for today’s world. Doctor on
Demand’s nationwide healthcare platform puts the patient first by
providing access to board-certified physicians, psychiatrists, licensed
psychologists and a care coordination team via video visits, voice and
messaging. Through its 5- star rated mobile application and website,
consumers can access quality care in all 50 states with an average wait
time of 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Doctor On Demand delivers services through employers, health plans, and
directly to consumers. While insurance isn’t required, tens of millions
of Americans enjoy covered medical and behavioral health visits,
including full mind and body services: preventive care, chronic care,
urgent care, and behavioral health.

Doctor On Demand’s mission is to improve the world’s health through
compassionate care and innovation. It is headquartered in San Francisco
with offices in Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. To access Doctor On
Demand, download the app (iTunes or Google Play) or visit www.doctorondemand.com.

About MedTech Breakthrough

Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition
platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the MedTech
Breakthrough Awards program is an independent program devoted to
honoring excellence in medical and health related technology companies,
products, services and people. The MedTech Breakthrough Awards provide a
platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough
health and medical companies and products in categories that include
Patient Engagement, mHealth, Health & Fitness, Clinical Administration,
Healthcare IoT, Medical Data, Healthcare Cybersecurity and more. For
more information visit MedTechBreakthrough.com.

Contacts

Mally Fox
Sutherlandgold for Doctor On Demand
646.779.0218
doctorondemand@sutherlandgold.com

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