DocGo Q3 Proactive Care Summary
Proactive Care
Proactive care is an approach that focuses on preventing health problems before they occur or become severe, rather than just treating them when they arise. DocGo is leading the proactive healthcare revolution by reimagining the way healthcare is delivered.
Learn more about some of the most exciting proactive care developments of Q3 2024 from around the healthcare industry:
Leadership Appointments: DocGo appointed Eiwe Lingefors as Chief Information Officer (CIO), expanding his role from Chief Information Security Officer to oversee both information security and digital innovation strategies. (Yahoo Finance)
Additionally, Dr. Stephen K. Klasko was named independent, non-executive Chair of the Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2024, succeeding Steven Katz. As non-executive Chair of the Board, Dr. Klasko will assist Mr. Bienstock and the rest of the DocGo Board in steering the company’s efforts to transform healthcare delivery through its mobile health initiatives and value-based care strategies. (Business Wire)
Compliance and Risk Recognition: DocGo was shortlisted for the 2024 NAVEX Excellence Awards in the Compliance & Risk Program of the Year category and for the Best Compliance and Ethics Program (small to mid-cap) in Governance Intelligence’s Corporate Governance Awards 2024. (Yahoo Finance)
Medi-Cal Program Expansion: In September, DocGo expanded its program to improve healthcare access for California Medi-Cal enrollees, targeting underserved communities in Sacramento, San Diego, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Orange County through a partnership with a top 10 national insurance provider. (Yahoo Finance)
Investor Engagement: During August and September, DocGo’s management participated in four investor conferences: the Midwest Ideas Conference, the Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference, the TD Cowen 9th Annual FutureHealth Conference, and the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference. (Yahoo Finance)
Mobile X-Ray Initiative: DocGo launched an innovative mobile x-ray program in New York City in partnership with MinXray, providing rapid and accessible chest x-rays for vulnerable populations to identify active Tuberculosis cases. (Yahoo Finance)
Contract Extension: In August, DocGo’s subsidiary, Exceptional Medical Transportation, received a one-year, $4 million contract extension to provide 911 basic life support services to Atlantic City. (Yahoo Finance)
Well Child Visits Program: DocGo introduced the Well Child Visits program in partnership with a New York City metropolitan area insurance provider, aiming to enhance pediatric preventive care, boost immunization rates, and promote health equity through at-home wellness visits and routine vaccinations. (Yahoo Finance)
Emergency Services in Dover: DocGo’s subsidiary, Ambulnz, commenced emergency medical and 911 services in Dover, Delaware, on July 1, 2024, operating basic life support ambulances 24/7 from three stations in the Dover Fire District. (Yahoo Finance)
Partnership with Spect: In July, DocGo partnered with Spect to utilize hand-held retinal cameras, enabling mobile health clinicians to offer diabetic retinopathy and other eye disease screenings directly to patients at home or work. (Yahoo Finance)
In related industry news:
UK Healthcare Innovation Awards: The British Heart Foundation awarded over £800,000 to fund five ambitious research projects at centres across the UK. As part of our Healthcare Innovation Awards, leading researchers will explore new and innovative approaches to improve the delivery of vital healthcare for heart patients. (British Heart Foundation)
Hospitals Experienced Labor Rebound: Jobs data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in September indicated that hospitals experienced a reprieve from costly labor shortages during August, as talent became more readily available and slightly more affordable to bring on. (HealthcareDive)
At DocGo, we’re reimagining the way healthcare is delivered, with a goal of bringing high quality, highly accessible health care to all.
Learn more about the proactive care revolution.
