
Preston Strada
We are proud and excited to share that Global Medical Virtual Assistants (GMVA) has been selected as a 2025 Healthcare Hero by the Hartford Business Journal and Hartford Healthcare, earning the distinction in the Innovation (Organization) category!
This recognition is a tremendous honor for us, and it affirms the work we do every day to push boundaries, support providers, and deliver meaningful value in healthcare.
About the Healthcare Heroes Awards
The Healthcare Heroes Awards program spotlights individuals and organizations across Connecticut’s health sector that are making exceptional contributions to patient care, public health, research, and innovation.
Winners are chosen by the HBJ editorial team, evaluated across several categories including physicians, nurses, volunteers, and organizations advancing care through innovation.
This year’s roster of honorees includes leaders across the continuum of care, from frontline caregivers to organizations shaping the future of healthcare delivery.
Why This Matters to Us
Receiving this award in the Innovation (Organization) category is especially meaningful because it reflects more than just growth or outward recognition. It underscores that our mission to rethink how healthcare support is delivered is resonating in the industry and making a tangible difference.
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It validates that what we are building is not just novel, but valuable and sustainable
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It motivates our team to continue evolving, collaborating, and raising standards
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It gives our customers, partners, and community another indicator of trust and credibility
We see this award as a milestone, not a finish line.
What We’ve been Up To & What’s Next
While this award is a celebration, it’s also a reminder of how far we’ve come and how far we still intend to go.
Some recent highlights and strategic moves:
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We continue to refine and scale our core solutions, ensuring they remain HIPAA-compliant, efficient, and well-integrated into provider workflows
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We are expanding our partnership and outreach strategies to support more practices and health systems nationwide
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We are investing in training, quality assurance, and technology improvements to sustain high performance
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We are advancing our vision for the future: more automation, stronger data insights, deeper clinician support
In short, this recognition is fuel for the next chapter. We believe there is still so much more we can do, together with our customers, partners, and the broader health ecosystem.