Fabric Enhances Healthcare Access by Acquiring UCM Digital Health for Employers and Payers

Fabric Expands Healthcare Services with UCM Acquisition

In a significant move aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility, Fabric, a prominent leader in care delivery and user experience, has announced its acquisition of UCM Digital Health. This move is set to bolster Fabric's existing capabilities and strategically expand its reach nationwide.

Bridging Care Gaps

The acquisition translates to a remarkable addition of over a million people and nearly 400 new clients from employer and payer sectors, significantly strengthening Fabric's foothold in the digital health landscape. With over 75 health systems and 30,000 employers under its wing, Fabric now serves an impressive 100 million lives across the United States, a testament to its impact in the healthcare domain.

CEO Aniq Rahman commented, "For Fabric, it's about making healthcare more accessible. We've significantly progressed within the payer and employer markets, and this acquisition deepens that impact. By integrating more payers and employers into our platform, we streamline workflows, decrease friction, and cut costs, ultimately improving results for members and our partners."

A New Era of Innovative Care

This strategic acquisition marks Fabric's fifth in less than three years, emphasizing its commitment to optimizing the fragmented world of digital health. By leveraging its robust technology and a nationwide clinical network, Fabric aims to enhance virtual-first care, thus improving not only access but also efficiency and patient outcomes while reducing costs for both medical care and administrative overheads.

Michael R. Bibighaus, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of UCM, expressed enthusiasm about the merger, stating, "This is an exciting step for UCM, as it allows us to combine our expertise with Fabric's unified platform, enhancing the value we deliver to payers and employers. Together, we're establishing a more connected experience for the people we serve, improving access, reducing costs, and delivering superior outcomes for members."

Patients served by UCM will benefit from Fabric's advanced technology and clinical network that promises to redefine the patient care experience. For instance, potential patients can now obtain treatment plans for common medical conditions within five minutes and connect with behavioral health providers in just three days. This innovative approach reduces provider time per asynchronous visit to a mere 89 seconds, enabling faster care, which could save payers around $17 per member monthly—all while achieving clinical outcomes comparable to traditional in-person consultations.

The Vision of Healthcare Accessibility

Fabric's overarching vision is clear: to tackle healthcare accessibility challenges. Its integrated care platform not only provides personalized guidance but also streamlines workflows, unifying patient experiences across both digital and physical care spectrums. This initiative supports every phase of healthcare delivery, ensuring that patients receive the right care when they need it, irrespective of their location.

With partners such as OSF HealthCare, MUSC Health, Highmark, and Intermountain Health backing the initiative, Fabric is on track to reshape the healthcare landscape for good. The firm’s mission resonates strongly with investors like General Catalyst and Google Ventures, aligning with a growing demand for efficient, patient-centered healthcare solutions. As Fabric and UCM join forces, they pave the way towards a more integrated healthcare future that prioritizes both access and quality of care—an essential advancement in today’s healthcare environment.

As the integration progresses, it’s anticipated to create numerous new opportunities for referrals and partnerships, ultimately heightening clinical capacity and operational efficiency across various healthcare stakeholders. Together, Fabric and UCM are poised not only to fill existing care gaps but also to enhance the overall healthcare experience for millions of Americans.

For more insights into healthcare innovations and digital health advancements, watch this space.

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