Eagle-based tech startup Unity Medical took its suite of software tools to the Health 2.0 Conference in San Francisco this week, and came home with the audience award for best new service in the Launch! tech presentation competition.
The fast-growing company, which spun off from Unity Media Group this summer, offers embedded software solutions that enable personalized video interaction between health care providers and patients.
Officials with the Health 2.0 Conference said Unity Medical’s offerings stood out for their rich media content and personalization.
“This is a very savvy technology audience, and they really liked Unity’s combination of video, decision support and education tools for health care consumers,” stated Health 2.0 co-founder Matthew Holt.
Building on technology developed for Unity Media Group’s iQuestions Web destination, products like the Wonder Bar, Journey Log, Ask an Expert and Smart Assessment Tool allow providers and patients to access information ranging from medical diagnoses, to guidance on procedures, to mental and physical health counseling.
Unity Medical was selected for its award from among 12 finalists, and judged by audience members representing over 400 technology and health care organizations.
“We’re delighted that the medical industry at Health 2.0 recognized the ability of our technologies to increase patient engagement and reduce the overall burden and costs on the health care system,” stated Unity Medical founder and CEO Michael Boerner.