CHICAGO — May 8, 2025 — First Stop Health, an on-demand virtual care company, today announced that it was awarded the “Patient Relationship Innovation Award” in the 9th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program. This recognition highlights First Stop Health’s commitment to delivering affordable and engaging healthcare for small to mid-sized employers and their employees.
First Stop Health provides connected, whole-person virtual care that employees love to use, and is the only virtual care solution putting 100% of fees at risk. Available 24/7 through app, website, or phone, the company delivers urgent care, mental healthcare, chronic care, and preventive care in all 50 states.
“Our mission is to deliver the most personalized, enjoyable, and effective healthcare experience that fits into our patients lives, instead of the other way around,” said Teira Gunlock, CEO of First Stop Health. “This award validates what our team has been hard at work building: a healthcare experience where the patient relationship actually comes first.”
Each year, the MedTech Breakthrough Awards honor excellence and innovation in health and medical technology companies worldwide. The 2025 program drew over 4,500 nominations from across the globe, making this year's competition particularly rigorous. First Stop Health is named among companies including: DocGo, Included Health, Welldoc, Medtronic, and IQVIA. The full list of 2025 MedTech Breakthrough winners is available at medtechbreakthrough.com.
First Stop Health is trusted by more than 1,200 employers to serve over a million lives. With an NPS score of 81+, First Stop Health maintains industry-leading engagement rates and satisfaction scores.
About First Stop Health
On a mission to deliver affordable, delightful healthcare for all, First Stop Health provides connected, whole-person virtual care to employers 24/7 through app, website, or phone in all 50 states. First Stop Health prioritizes an engaging and easy-to-use experience, setting people on healthier journeys through care at multiple stages. Patients can access a licensed telemedicine doctor in minutes for urgent and on-demand needs and can schedule appointments with experienced providers for mental healthcare, chronic care, and preventive care. First Stop Health’s flexible and turnkey solutions give mid-sized employers an affordable and meaningful benefit for their workforce. First Stop Health has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces from 2022-2024 and has ranked among the fastest-growing private companies for seven consecutive years.
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