Think Research, Part of Orion Health’s Better Access Alliance, Awarded Five-Year $5.2M Ontario-Wide Contract to Help Patients Access Health Care Information and Services
TORONTO, ON – November 15, 2021 – Think Research Corporation (TSXV: THNK) or (the “Company” or “Think”), is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an Ontario wide contract through the Better Access Alliance (the “Alliance”) that was led by Orion Health. The total contract value of the agreement is approximately $5.2M for the period ending in calendar 2026. With optional renewals, the total maximum length of the agreement is eight years which would also increase the contract value.
The Alliance will help develop Ontario’s new digitally-enabled healthcare navigation tool that will bring Ontarians more modern, accessible, and digitally-enabled healthcare choices.
As a part of the Alliance, Think Research will deploy software across the province of Ontario through a SaaS-model connecting patients to health information and to receive guidance throughout their healthcare journey. Think will be providing virtual care software as well as a service provider directory, so that patients can find and connect with healthcare services and healthcare practitioners. This deployment builds upon Think’s existing footprint across Ontario as the prime vendor supporting the Province’s eServices/eReferrals products.
In addition to Think Research, the Alliance includes a number of companies with proven records in technology integration, health data, and innovation fields, including SE Health, Bell Canada, and Ada Health. Orion Health was selected as the lead vendor through an innovative public procurement process, guided by patients, families, caregivers, health service providers, and the imagination and capabilities of Ontario’s digital health innovators.
For more information about the Contract Award, please visit: https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/news/connectedcare/2021/CC_20211015.aspx
About Think Research Corporation
Think Research is an industry leader in delivering knowledge-based digital health software solutions. The Company’s focused mission is to organize the world’s health knowledge, so everyone gets the best care. Its evidence-based healthcare technology solutions support the clinical decision-making process, standardize care, and improve patient outcomes. For over a decade, Think Research’s cloud-based, EMR-agnostic digital tools have empowered clinicians around the world and positively impacted millions of patients across the continuum of care – including primary physician care, acute care hospitals and surgical suites as well as community and seniors care. Think Research is proud to serve as a trusted health system partner to a rapidly growing, global client base that spans five continents and more than 2,800 healthcare facilities.
For more information: https://www.thinkresearch.com/ca/investors
For further information: Mark Sakamoto, EVP, Think Research, Direct: 416.388.7119, mark.sakamoto@thinkresearch.com