Rocket Doctor Now In-Network with Maryland Medicaid & Medicare, Expanding Access for Vulnerable Populations

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Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE: AIDR) has announced that its digital health platform is now in-network with Maryland Medicaid and Medicare, significantly expanding healthcare access for over 2.6 million eligible residents. The platform will provide virtual care services including urgent care, chronic disease management, preventive health, and mental health care.

This development particularly benefits rural and underserved communities, serving approximately 25% of Maryland's population through Medicaid (1.52 million people) and 17% through Medicare (1.14 million people). The in-network status reduces out-of-pocket costs and aligns with Maryland's AHEAD Model, focusing on expanding access, advancing equity, and reducing healthcare costs.

Positive

• Expanded access to over 2.6 million Maryland Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries
• Reduced or eliminated out-of-pocket costs for patients through in-network status
• Alignment with Maryland's AHEAD Model and state healthcare initiatives
• Comprehensive virtual care services offering including urgent care, chronic disease management, and mental health

Negative

• None.

• In Maryland, more than 1.52 million people are on Medicaid, and more than 1.1 million people are on Medicare, all now eligible to access in-network care via Rocket Doctor’s platform.
• Services include urgent care, chronic disease management, preventive health, and mental health care, all delivered virtually.
• This development is especially impactful for rural and underserved communities, where provider shortages and long travel times are major barriers to care.
• The move aligns with Maryland’s AHEAD Model and state goals to expand access, advance equity, and reduce healthcare costs.
• This milestone further supports Rocket Doctor’s mission to close care gaps for Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries across the U.S.

Baltimore, MD, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE: AIDR, OTC: AIRDF, Frankfurt: 939) (“Rocket Doctor AI”) today announced that doctors using its wholly-owned digital health platform and marketplace, Rocket Doctor Inc., are now in-network with Maryland Medicaid and Medicare. This milestone enables Rocket Doctor to begin serving Maryland residents covered under these public insurance programs through in-network access, improving affordability, coverage, and continuity of care.

With Maryland Medicaid covering more than 1,522,680 people (about 25% of the state’s population), including nearly half of all children, and Medicare covering more than 1,145,093 Marylanders (approximately 17%), this move opens doors to a large and essential segment of the state’s population.

Being in-network with these plans reduces or eliminates many out-of-pocket costs for patients, simplifies billing and claims, and ensures patients can access healthcare services. Maryland Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries will now be able to access Rocket Doctor’s full suite of virtual care services, including urgent care, chronic disease management, preventive health, and mental health care, all from the comfort of home through their choice of video or audio visits, depending on their internet bandwidth and comfort with technology.

“In-network status with Maryland Medicaid and Medicare is a significant step in our mission to make care accessible to all, regardless of insurance type,” said Dr. William Cherniak, CEO of Rocket Doctor Inc. “For many Marylanders, especially in rural or underserved areas, accessing a clinic or doctor in person means long drive times, waits, and logistical challenges. Having worked as a clinician in South Baltimore, I have seen first-hand the challenges patients face in accessing much needed clinical care, especially members on Medicaid and Medicare. We can now help to bridge those gaps, giving patients timely care when they need it most.”

This expansion reflects Rocket Doctor’s ongoing investment in public insurance coverage so as to support health equity. It complements the company’s existing pharmacy-based programs, virtual care stations, and partnerships that have already scaled access in parts of the U.S. and Canada.

Maryland’s recent healthcare policies, including its participation in the AHEAD Model, emphasize population health, equity, and lowering costs across all payers, including Medicaid and Medicare. Rocket Doctor’s in-network arrangement aligns with these state priorities, offering a scalable, technology-driven solution to serve Maryland’s vulnerable populations more effectively.

About Rocket Doctor AI Inc.

Rocket Doctor AI Inc. delivers physician-built, AI-powered solutions designed to make high-quality healthcare accessible throughout the entire patient journey. A cornerstone of the company’s proprietary technology is the Global Library of Medicine (GLM), a clinically validated decision support system developed with input from hundreds of physicians worldwide.

Alongside the GLM is Rocket Doctor Inc, and its AI-powered digital health platform and marketplace. Having helped empower over 300 MDs to provide care to more than 700,000 patient visits, our proprietary technology software and systems enable doctors to independently launch and manage their own virtual or hybrid in-person practices - improving efficiency, restoring autonomy to MDs, and expanding patient access to care.

By reducing administrative burdens and ensuring greater consistency in care, our technology creates more time for meaningful physician-patient interactions. We are committed to reaching underserved, rural, and remote communities in Canada who often lack access to family doctors and supporting patients on Medicaid and Medicare in the United States. With advanced AI, large language models, and connected medical devices, Rocket Doctor AI is redefining modern healthcare - making it more scalable, equitable, and patient-centered.

To learn more about Rocket Doctor AI Inc’s products and services, contact:

www.rocketdoctor.ai  or email: info@rocketdoctor.ai

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO, Rocket Doctor AI
essam.hamza@rocketdoctor.ai

Dr. Bill Cherniak, CEO, Rocket Doctor Inc.
bill@rocketdoctor.io


For media inquiries, contact: media@rocketdoctor.ai
Call: +1 (778) 819 8321

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FAQ

What services will Rocket Doctor provide to Maryland Medicaid and Medicare patients?

Rocket Doctor will provide virtual care services including urgent care, chronic disease management, preventive health, and mental health care through video or audio visits.

How many Maryland residents are eligible for Rocket Doctor's services through this expansion?

Over 2.6 million Maryland residents are now eligible, including 1.52 million Medicaid beneficiaries (25% of state population) and 1.14 million Medicare beneficiaries (17%).

How does Rocket Doctor's in-network status benefit Maryland patients?

The in-network status reduces or eliminates out-of-pocket costs for patients, simplifies billing and claims, and ensures easier access to healthcare services.

How does this expansion align with Maryland's healthcare initiatives?

The expansion aligns with Maryland's AHEAD Model, which emphasizes population health, equity, and lowering costs across all payers, including Medicaid and Medicare.

What specific populations will benefit most from Rocket Doctor's expansion in Maryland?

The expansion particularly benefits rural and underserved communities where provider shortages and long travel times are major barriers to care, including nearly half of all children in the state.