Rocket Doctor, Town of Bruderheim enter partnership

Executive Summary

• Rocket Doctor AI Inc. announced its first municipal partnership with the Town of Bruderheim, Alberta, to expand virtual access to essential health care services for rural residents.
• The partnership launches on September 15, 2025, with services fully covered by Alberta Health with no user fees, addressing staffing shortages and geographic isolation in rural communities.
• The company highlighted significant operational growth in Alberta, having served over 71,000 Albertans and seeing a 112% year-over-year increase in physician visits over the past year.

Key Details

• Partnership Structure: First-of-its-kind collaboration with a Canadian municipality (Town of Bruderheim, Alta.).
• Launch Date: September 15, 2025.
• Contract Terms: Automatically renews on July 10, 2026, for subsequent one-year periods on identical terms.
• Service Coverage: Video and/or audio appointments with licensed Alberta medical professionals, including urgent care, chronic disease management, preventive health, and comprehensive primary care.
• Cost Structure: Fully covered by Alberta Health; no user fees for residents.
• Operational Metrics (Alberta):
  • Served more than 71,000 Albertans earlier this year.
  • 35% of patients served were from communities with fewer than 25,000 residents.
  • Physicians on the platform saw 36,779 patients in the past year (112% year-over-year increase).
  • 48 new doctors joined the platform in the past year (218% increase).
• Strategic Context: Partnership aligns with the Alberta government’s rural health action plan (2024 to 2027) and physician incentive programs to address workforce shortages and resource allocation disparities between urban and rural populations.

Notable Quotes

• "We are thrilled to partner with Rocket Doctor to bring much needed health care services and support to our community... This partnership ensures that residents can connect with medical professionals more easily, helping us build a healthier, resilient community." — Phyllis Forsyth, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Bruderheim
• "Partnering with Bruderheim is a milestone moment for Rocket Doctor as we launch our first municipal collaboration... By working together with local leaders, we can deliver innovative solutions leveraging the most advanced technology to strengthen the health and well-being of residents and public health infrastructure, starting right here in Alberta." — Dr. William Cherniak, CEO, Rocket Doctor AI Inc.