Monday Aug 01, 2022

Bright.md and UnityPoint – Part 1

Asynchronous health, which removes the need for direct patient-provider contact except when critical, has emerged as a care approach that improves efficiency for patients and providers both. This podcast episode features a leading company that provides technology and expertise for asynchronous care and its partnership with a leading health care organization.

Guest speakers:

Emily Goetz
Vice President, Commercial
Bright.md

Matthew Warrens, MBA
Managing Director, Innovation
UnityPoint Health Ventures

Moderator:

Crystal Mullis, RN, MBA, MHA
Vice President
Member Backed Ventures
Vizient

Show Notes:

[00:45] Background on Bright.md

[01:32] UnityPoint Health and the rationale for partnering with Bright.md

[03:45] UnityPoint’s direct investment fund

[05:40] Defining asynchronous care

[07:23] Higher-acuity patients and asynchronous care

[10:00] Benefits of the partnership