March 24, 2026 - First Stop Health, a connected, whole-person virtual care platform, today announced that it was named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the Most Innovative Companies of 2026 in the healthcare category. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations.
“High costs, rising demand, and provider shortages are making healthcare harder for everyone. We’re trying to get back to the basics and make healthcare simple and accessible, reducing complexity for employers and delivering real benefits for their employees,” said Teira Gunlock, CEO of First Stop Health. “This honor from Fast Company is a strong validation of the work our team is doing to bring engaging, affordable virtual care to patients across the country, no matter where they live.”
First Stop Health provides connected, whole-person virtual care to employers 24/7 in all 50 states, prioritizing an engaging and easy-to-use experience and setting people on healthier journeys through team-based care at multiple stages.
To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.
“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is about spotlighting organizations that don’t just adapt to change—they drive it,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “The companies we honor this year are redefining what leadership looks like in 2026, pairing bold ideas with measurable impact and turning breakthrough innovation into real-world value. They are setting the pace for their industries and offering a blueprint for what sustained innovation can achieve.”
The full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees can now be found at fastcompany.com. It will also be available on newsstands beginning March 31, 2026.
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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 2022-2025 and has ranked among the fastest-growing private companies for eight consecutive years.
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