TORONTO, Ontario, July 17, 2022 – Gotodoctor.ca (“Gotodoctor.ca” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce Mr. David Tompkins, a member of the Manitoba Blue Cross senior leadership team, has joined its Advisory Board (the “Board”).

On July 4, 2022, Mr. Tompkins, Manitoba Blue Cross Director – Sales, commenced his appointment as an advisor to the Company. Mr. Tompkins brings with him a deep network and extensive experience in the healthcare and insurance industries, in sales, plan development and operations. 

Mr. Tompkins joins an Advisory Board composed of a diverse group of healthcare leaders with valuable experience and expertise. The Board leverages its comprehensive knowledge across biotech, health technology, patient care, insurance and employee benefits fields to help support the success of Gotodoctor.ca through its in-person, in-pharmacy and consumer virtual care platforms.

“Gotodoctor.ca is not only a pioneer in telemedicine but an innovator of cutting-edge healthcare service delivery,” said Tompkins. “It is an honour to join the Advisory Board and I look forward to collaborating with the team to contribute to Company growth through future healthcare product development and service delivery partnerships. I’m also eager to be part of the team that further bridges the gap between in-person and virtual care to provide the best possible outcomes for those who access Gotodoctor.ca’s patient-centric services.”

“We’re very excited to welcome Mr. Tompkins to our Advisory Board. His vast wealth of knowledge and experience in benefit plans and health services is a true asset to the Board,” said Tommy Cheung, CEO. “With his expertise in plan benefits and the healthcare industry, he is well-positioned to provide key guidance to further our strategy of fostering new and longer-term relationships within the health insurance segment of the Company, allowing Gotodoctor.ca to grow by delivering a more comprehensive care experience to clients looking to find the right benefit services.” 

David Tompkins brings to the Advisory Board 32 years of sales, sales management and account management experience in group benefits and pension plans. He is a member of the National Sales and Marketing Committee of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans, past Chair of the Manitoba Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute Regional Council and a past member of the Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute National Board of Directors. Mr. Tompkins’s expertise lies in plan management, funding and design as well as sales distribution and management. Having managed public, private, labour trust and multi-employer group plans across many regions in Canada, he has gained a unique perspective on the different needs of various benefits environments. 

The advisory board also includes:

Dr. Sarfaraz Banglawala, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Mr. Alan Fong

Dr. Pierre Geoffroy, MDCM, MSC, FCFP, DABAM

Mr. Arthur Kennedy

Mr. Shawn Leslie

Ms. Marilee Mark

Dr. Drew Taylor

About Gotodoctor.ca

Gotodoctor.ca is a leading healthcare solutions company that operates in health facilities, senior living centers, and pharmacies across Canada. Its virtual clinics in pharmacies enhance the patient experience by creating an integrated and scalable care model, to improve accessibility and patient outcomes. Gotodoctor.ca is supported by the renowned primary care clinic, Enhanced Care Clinic, which has also been the exclusive Preferred Provider of Physician and Medical Clinic Services for McKesson Retail Banner Group (over 2000 IDA, Guardian, Remedy’sRx and other independent pharmacies) since 2017. Gotodoctor.ca is a preferred provider for McKesson Retail Banner Group, Rexall and Manitoba Blue Cross members. 

For more information, visit www.gotodoctor.ca or email sales@gotodoctor.ca.