Overview
SideBy Care provides virtual care for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI), including IBS and functional constipation, by partnering with gastroenterology clinics to offer specialized services to their patients. A care team of a gut-brain therapist and a registered dietitian works together to address brain–gut links and root causes, delivering care remotely usually within a week of enrollment. Care is accessed through GI practices and is typically covered by insurance as part of the provider’s offerings. The company earns revenue through provider partnerships in a B2B2C model and aims to improve digestive health by making coordinated, interdisciplinary care more accessible and by adding value for GI practices.
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What believers are saying
- October 2026 ACG data showed 71% achieved meaningful IBS-SSS improvement after 14 weeks.
- July 2026 Digestive Health Specialists and March 2026 Unio deals expanded access materially.
- In-network status with most insurance plans lowers friction versus cash-pay digital GI competitors.
What critics are saying
- SideBy Care still depends on GI partners; losing Unio or Midwest would choke referrals.
- Its 90% symptom-relief claim comes from 100 completers, inviting payer and clinician skepticism.
- Hinge on therapist and dietitian supply threatens expansion; shortage slows onboarding and service delivery.
What makes SideBy Care unique
- SideBy Care embeds CBT, ACT, and dietitians into GI clinics, not standalone telehealth.
- The company sells a B2B2C workflow ordered by gastroenterologists, preserving physician authority.
- Its 2026 program now spans IBS, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis across 30+ DGBIs.
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