Life Link III Acquires FlightBridgeED

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Minneapolis-based air-medical provider Life Link III has acquired the critical-care education company FlightBridgeED, the companies announced October 13.

Life Link III is one of the largest consortium-based air medical programs in the county. The companies have shared a long history as strategic partners, “brought together by our shared commitment to the advancement and delivery of critical care education and research,” FlightBridgeED said in a release.

Added Life Link II Vice President of Clinical Services Kolby Kolbet, “It was evident early on in our partnership…that our organizations shared an unwavering commitment to innovation and clinical excellence. This relationship brings FlightBridgeED critical care education to the patient bedside and provides the team at FlightBridgeED with greater opportunity to expand both their reach and delivery. It also allows their educational offerings to be endorsed, utilized, and expanded upon by one of the nation’s largest air medical programs. With 10 member-owner health systems, Life Link III brings a vast network and expertise to enhance critical care education through FlightBridgeED.”

For more than a decade, FlightBridgeED has delivered advanced certification test preparation with award-winning tools and services and modern, evidence-based continuing education. Little will change outwardly, according to the company which will continue with the same name, look, and team of educators and podcasters (and its Grand Rounds blog regularly published on EMS World). 

“This new partnership will allow for the expanded promotion and advancement of critical care and evidenced-based medicine,” FlightBridgeED says, “all while improving the user experience and expanded benefits for our students.”