Timely by DrFirst Wins ‘Best Overall Patient Engagement Platform’ Award
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 8, 2025 – Timely by DrFirst, a comprehensive mobile platform designed to enhance patient adherence and access for life science brands, has been honored as the “Best Overall Patient Engagement Platform” by the prestigious 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Awards.
The healthcare system today is often fragmented, leading to confusing transitions between healthcare providers, payers, and pharmacies. This complexity can deter patients from starting or maintaining their treatment regimens. Timely addresses this issue by supporting both healthcare providers and patients at pivotal moments, beginning with the initial prescription.
Designed to integrate seamlessly within electronic health record (EHR) workflows, Timely equips healthcare providers with essential information and tools, such as copay assistance and support program enrollment options, precisely when they need it during the prescription process. Once the prescription is transmitted, Timely engages patients directly through their mobile devices via a secure, interactive experience that doesn’t require any app downloads or logins.
“Every missed medication fill represents a missed opportunity to improve a patient’s health outcomes,” stated G. Cameron Deemer, CEO of DrFirst. “Timely was developed to minimize these missed fills, starting from the very first prescription. We’re thrilled to be recognized by MedTech Breakthrough and proud to offer a solution that not only helps patients adhere to their medication regimens but also supports healthcare providers and brands in their efforts to enhance patient outcomes on a larger scale.”
Unlike conventional approaches that often rely on disconnected systems or delayed patient outreach, Timely provides a consistent and connected experience throughout the prescribing and fulfillment process. This approach effectively closes gaps that frequently lead to patient abandonment or delays in treatment.
“Patients encounter numerous challenges when adhering to their prescribed medications, ranging from forgetfulness about picking up prescriptions to cost concerns and confusion about their treatment plans. These barriers can have severe consequences on patient health,” noted Steve Johansson, managing director of MedTech Breakthrough. “DrFirst’s end-to-end engagement solution tackles these adherence challenges head-on by delivering personalized notifications from healthcare providers to patients. We’re delighted to name Timely ‘Best Overall Patient Engagement Platform’!”
The MedTech Breakthrough Awards program, part of Tech Breakthrough, is a respected recognition platform that acknowledges excellence and innovation in the global digital health and medical technology sector. The 2025 program attracted thousands of nominations from around the world.
About Timely by DrFirst
Timely by DrFirst is an end-to-end patient engagement platform that supports healthcare providers within their EHR workflows while offering patients ongoing, personalized support for their medications. Powered by DrFirst, which facilitates care for over 100 million patients annually through the nation’s largest medication management network, Timely connects healthcare providers, pharmacies, and patients at critical junctures throughout the medication journey.
For more information about Timely by DrFirst, visit https://timely-health.com/.
About MedTech Breakthrough Awards
The MedTech Breakthrough Awards program is dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievements in medical and health technology companies, products, and services. The program provides a platform for public acknowledgment of breakthrough healthcare and medical companies across various categories, including Patient Experience & Engagement, Health & Fitness, and Medical Devices.
To learn more about the MedTech Breakthrough Awards, visit MedTechBreakthrough.com.
