Biological
Diagnostic accuracy, medication review, pharmacogenetics where indicated, comorbidity screening. In 98% of cases, the FPA identified a clinically warranted medication change.
BridgeMed's model starts with one question: what can this plan member do, and what do they need to return to work? Every assessment, every therapy session, and every report is built around that answer.
BridgeMed Health is purpose-built around a single clinical and operational question: what can this plan member do, and what do they need to return to work?
We call this a function-focused approach. It runs through every element of our model, from the FPA report to the therapy progress notes. Every document is written in language that helps case managers determine preserved abilities and plan for residual limitations.
This is what distinguishes BridgeMed from standard psychiatry and from IME-based approaches. We are not documenting symptoms for adjudication. We are building functional return-to-work plans.
Our care is anchored on four integrated axes that are assessed and treated together.
Biological
Diagnostic accuracy, medication review, pharmacogenetics where indicated, comorbidity screening. In 98% of cases, the FPA identified a clinically warranted medication change.
Psychological
Cognitive patterns, motivation, avoidance behaviours, therapeutic engagement. We address the functional barriers to work re-entry, not just the symptoms.
Social
Family dynamics, workplace dynamics, return-to-work supports, accommodations.
Spiritual
Meaning, purpose, identity in work, values alignment. For cases where disconnection from purpose is a driver of disability, we address it directly.
BridgeMed coordinates the psychiatrist, therapist, and GP as an integrated team. The case manager receives structured reports at every clinical milestone.
Psychiatrist
FPA, medication oversight, GP liaison.
Therapist
RTW function-focused psychotherapy.
GP
Informed at every milestone; available for proactive psychiatrist follow-up.
Case Manager
Function-focused reports; GRTW plan collaboration.
Care delivered nationally, in both English and French, via a secure, plan-member-friendly platform.
Native iOS & Android
Plus browser-based access.
Bilingual
Full English and French support.
Psychometric Testing In-App
Completed before the FPA with no extra appointments.
24/7 Plan Member Support
Live support outside clinical hours.
86% RTW or off-benefits. 66% diagnosis change after FPA.