Amwell Recognizes Leading Healthcare Organizations for Achieving Telehealth Excellence and Advancing Digital Care Delivery
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Annual Award Program honors clients who have made a considerable impact in their communities through virtual care
Boston, MA., April 29, 2021 – Today, Amwell® (NYSE: AMWL) a national telehealth leader, announced the recipients of its annual Client Awards Program. Awards were given to organizations who demonstrated a profound commitment to advancing healthcare by empowering providers, pioneering new models of care, deploying innovative integrations, and closing inequalities in care. Even during the pandemic, these organizations exemplified telehealth excellence and led the way in providing and expanding safe access to quality care through new and innovative approaches.
“COVID-19 put a strain on the entire healthcare industry, yet our clients have not only risen to the occasion, demonstrating unparalleled strength and resilience, they have also pushed the boundaries of what’s possible by way of telehealth and have used technology to reimagine care delivery models and innovate experiences to better serve their providers, members and patients,” said Ido Schoenberg, MD, Chairman and co-CEO of Amwell. “We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to support and enable so many of the world’s leading healthcare organizations as they work to provide greater access to more affordable, quality care and deliver better outcomes for all.”
Winners were announced at Amwell’s annual Client Forum and were selected across four categories with consideration given to organizations who achieved a measurable impact through their telehealth endeavors.
Empowering Providers: For partnering with providers to enhance the virtual care experience for long-term adoption:
- Hawai’i Medical Service Association (HMSA); and
- Horizon Health Services
New Models, New Normal: For successfully adapting care delivery models to respond to rapidly changing healthcare circumstances:
- Cook County Health; and
- Northwell Health
Innovative Integrations: For identifying connection points within digital healthcare to improve clinical outcomes and user experiences:
- AdventHealth; and
- Anthem
Positive Impact: For proven success using telehealth to improve population needs and close inequities in care:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona;
- M Health Fairview;
- MedStar Health; and
- National Association of Letter CarriersHealth Benefit Plan
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