AristaMD and Sitka Form Single Company, Secure Series C of $16.5M for the Expansion of Specialty Care Access via Electronic and Video Consultation Services
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AristaMD and Sitka partners report that digital health consults improve patients ability to get timely access to care, which is critical to Medicare Star Ratings. "Together, we are untangling the economic incentives and bottlenecks that prevent patients from obtaining timely and cost-effective care," said Kelsey Mellard, founder and former CEO of Sitka and the new president of AristaMD. "With timely diagnosis and treatment available through eConsults and vConsults, PCPs can deliver care without delay to improve health outcomes and patient experience," said Dr. Julia Jezmir, Chief Medical Officer, AristaMD. These efforts are particularly important as Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers roll out more robust value-based payment models that prioritize patient outcomes and rein in healthcare spending." The combined companys joint software platforms lay a foundation to build comprehensive specialty services and expand offerings that improve efficiency and simplify the eConsult and vConsult request process.
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