MediDrive, a leading U.S. innovator in healthcare transportation and logistics specializing in Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, has announced a strategic investment in SPRYT, the Irish health technology company behind Asa, an award-winning AI receptionist platform. The platform is designed to improve patient access to care and increase attendance by helping patients schedule and manage appointments more efficiently. This investment reflects MediDrive’s focus on creating a fully connected ecosystem for healthcare transport where scheduling care and arranging transportation happen seamlessly in a single process.
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Through this partnership, MediDrive’s Transportation Management System will integrate directly with Asa, enabling patients to schedule rides alongside their medical appointments. Whether a patient needs a car, shuttle, or non-emergency medical vehicle, the integration ensures that transportation is coordinated automatically at the same time the appointment is booked. For healthcare systems, this combined solution can reduce missed appointments, streamline operations, and improve patient engagement across a wide range of populations.
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For payers providing transportation benefits, the integration between MediDrive and SPRYT offers higher efficiency and better visibility into utilization. By linking AI-driven appointment scheduling with automated ride coordination, the partnership allows payers to improve appointment adherence, reduce last-minute or unnecessary trips, lower administrative workload, and deliver a better overall experience to members, especially those with chronic or high-need conditions. Complete transparency across scheduling, communication, and ride logistics helps payers manage their networks more effectively and ensures members receive the care they require.
Alan J. Murray, President and CEO of MediDrive, said, “SPRYT has developed one of the most advanced AI platforms in healthcare, redefining how patients connect with care. Combining their technology with our nationwide transport network creates a tremendous opportunity to improve access to care at scale. Together, we can remove one of the biggest barriers in healthcare by making sure patients reach the appointments they have committed to.”
Neill Dunwoody, Co-Founder and COO of SPRYT, added, “MediDrive brings unmatched expertise in healthcare logistics and national-scale transportation. Integrating our AI-powered engagement with their transport capabilities closes the gap between patient intention and attendance. This partnership ensures the last mile of patient access is reliably managed.” Asa has already demonstrated significant impact in England across seven NHS regions, increasing attendance by over 160 percent. SPRYT is expanding in major U.S. health systems and running pilots in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Europe. The platform currently serves more than 1.9 million patients and has received top recognition, including Ireland’s Overall National Enterprise Award in 2025, HIMSS Pitchfest Winner, and UK MedTech Startup of the Year.
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