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“Bright.md added Minnesota-based Winona Health to its roster of health systems now deploying its virtual care solution SmartExam. Winona, a top rural community health provider in Minnesota, will offer affordable teleconsultations through SmartExam, supporting Winona’s focus on community wellness and providing patients with convenient access to Winona providers in a cost-effective and efficient manner. “We’re excited to help Winona Health build a new front door to their system, expanding access to their high-quality healthcare to patients in Minnesota,” said Ray Costantini, CEO and co-founder of Bright.md. The SmartExam asynchronous virtual care platform allows patients to seek care for more than 400 common medical conditions 24/7 from anywhere using their smartphone or computer. They receive treatment plans — including any necessary prescriptions — from providers in their healthcare network, often in an hour or less. Providers can quickly review the information and ensure appropriate treatment, and all electronic medical records (EMRs) are updated automatically. “Convenience and affordability are increasingly important to people,” said Winona Health President and CEO Rachelle H. Schulz, Ed.D. “That’s why we’re excited about our partnership with Bright.md and SmartExam….People will be able to access care from anywhere — whether they are at their desk, on vacation or at home under a blanket on their couch. And access to more convenient care means that people can start feeling better faster — whether it requires a prescription or sound medical advice to speed recovery and provide peace of mind.”
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Enzyme Health, a new startup out of Austin, Texas, has raised $1.7 million in seed funding to support its mission of giving providers the chance to work where and when they want. Silverton Partners, an early-stage VC firm also headquartered in Austin, led the funding. Private investors also participated.
Minneapolis-based startup MyMeds has partnered with Mayo Clinic Global Business Solutions in an effort to improve medication adherence rates. Through the alliance, MyMeds’ proprietary ACE (Adherence, Communication, Education) Medication Experience will include Mayo Clinic educational information about medications. In other words, patients enrolled in MyMeds’ platforms will be able to access medication-related educational content from Mayo Clinic.
