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January update: A look back at a landmark year

pallavi.borkar@dialogue.co (Pallavi Borkar) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:55:52 GMT

As we step into 2026, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate progress. Last year, we focused on removing friction from the member experience. Not just by adding features, but fundamentally rethinking how our members access care.

Our goal remains the same: to deliver five-star care in every pocket. By combining expert medical care with seamless technology, we’re helping your teams stay healthy, present, and engaged.

The impact of this focus is clear: In 2025, 85% of members rated their consultation five stars, and we reached an iOS app store rating of 4.8 by the end of the year.

Here are five key achievements from 2025 that raised the bar for employee health.

December update: Making care simpler and more accessible

pallavi.borkar@dialogue.co (Pallavi Borkar) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:12:40 GMT

As the year comes to a close, we’re continuing our work to enhance the Dialogue experience for our members. We are constantly looking for ways to make our platform more intuitive, transparent, and supportive.

This month, we’re excited to introduce several updates designed to streamline access to care, provide greater clarity for members, and empower managers during critical moments.

Let's dive in!

Inside Sparking Dialogues: 4 lessons from the HR event of the year

Midhat Zaman — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:51:56 GMT

What happens when 100+ HR leaders end up in one room? We get answers to some of today’s most pressing questions.

The 2025 edition of Sparking Dialogues: The employee wellness conference was one for the books. For the first time ever, attendees joined us in person for one-on-one time with their peers and front row seats to unscripted conversations.

We’re still buzzing from the energy (and maybe the coffee). But more than anything, we’re reflecting on the learnings that stayed with us.

If you couldn’t make it this year, here are four lessons worth catching up on.

November update: Enhancing the Primary Care journey

pallavi.borkar@dialogue.co (Pallavi Borkar) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:37:02 GMT

Welcome back to our monthly series on Dialogue’s latest updates. This month, we’re highlighting new improvements to our Primary Care journey. From helping members stay on track with their intake to creating a more intuitive photo upload process, these updates create a smoother member experience. Plus, we’re giving you a preview of what’s coming soon for appointment booking.

Let's dive in!

6 ways to manage work-related stress

Midhat Zaman, Mamy Kalambay RP(Q) — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:20:24 GMT

Raise your hand if you’ve ever claimed to thrive under pressure. We know that stress isn’t always a bad thing; it can help you stay alert and focused, and challenge you to step outside your comfort zone at work.

October update: Faster prescriptions, easier calls, and smarter pharmacy selection

pallavi.borkar@dialogue.co (Pallavi Borkar) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:46:59 GMT

Welcome back to our monthly series on Dialogue’s latest updates. This month, we’re excited to share enhancements that make it easier for members to get the care they need faster, smoother, and more reliably.

From streamlined prescription renewals to smoother, more reliable call and appointment notifications for Android users, and upcoming pharmacy address navigation improvements, let’s explore what’s new!

AI in healthcare isn’t about replacing humans — it’s about reclaiming humanity

Cameron Moore and Dr. Marc Robin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:33:59 GMT

Canada’s healthcare system is under unprecedented strain. Only 26% of Canadians can get a same- or next-day appointment with a primary care provider, and more than 20% don’t have access to one at all. Clinicians are burning out, with 60% of physicians saying the administrative burden is affecting their mental health.

At Dialogue, we see these pressures every day—and we also see opportunities to address them, not through silver bullets or science fiction, but through smart, practical innovation. We aim to use technology to give time back to both members and practitioners, so every interaction feels human, attentive, and safe.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often hyped as the future of healthcare. But we believe its most immediate and meaningful role lies not in replacing human care, but in supporting it. By improving access and freeing up time, practitioners can spend more time interacting with patients, resulting in decreased clinician burnout, improved patient experience, and more efficient care delivery. When members feel truly heard and cared for, they carry that sense of trust and well-being back into their daily lives and workplaces, strengthening both individual resilience and organizational culture.

Let’s explore a few places where AI is already quietly reshaping the healthcare experience, and what it means for the future of virtual care in Canada.

September update: Enhancements to mental health assessments, self-navigation tools, and a preview of what’s coming soon

pallavi.borkar@dialogue.co (Pallavi Borkar) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:25:48 GMT

Welcome back to our monthly series on Dialogue’s latest updates. This month, we’re highlighting enhancements to the mental health assessment process and features that streamline access to in-person care. We’re also excited to give you a preview of upcoming features and content to make your care journey even better!

Let’s explore what’s new!

5 ways to boost immunity for the school year

Midhat Zaman — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:00:51 GMT

A strong immune system is crucial for fighting off pesky germs and illnesses. But health and well-being are also essential ingredients to academic and social success – and our immune system plays a significant role in both. When children feel healthy and energized, they’re more likely to engage in school activities and have positive social interactions.

August update: Quicker prescriptions and a big step forward for women’s and family health

pallavi.borkar@dialogue.co (Pallavi Borkar) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:38:15 GMT

Welcome back to our monthly series on Dialogue’s latest updates. We’re always working to make the Dialogue experience smoother, smarter, and more supportive.

This month, we streamlined the prescription process and made a big announcement about women’s and family health.

Let’s explore what’s new!