In the early days of any digital health launch, there’s a question that hovers in every investor meeting and payer conversation: How will this be paid for? Traditional reimbursement pathways often don’t exist for novel solutions—no billing code, no defined payment mechanism, no clear precedent. But that doesn’t mean there’s no path forward. Increasingly, startups are plugging into payer programmatic spend : discretionary budgets allocated to priority areas like maternal healt

In healthcare, choosing between “payer” and “payor” goes beyond your preference of vowel. At first glance, they seem completely...

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In today’s tough funding climate, only a handful of digital health companies are making it to the public markets. Among them, Hinge...

One of the most important (and most uncomfortable) questions a healthcare founder can ask is this:  Are we a services company using tech...

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Since “point solution fatigue” is now the go-to excuse for rejection, startups need to proactively counter it. Read to find out how. ...

When I joined my first startup accelerator, I thought I was getting a blueprint for success—access to top investors, world-class...

In today's evolving landscape, non-profits are increasingly recognizing the value of incorporating for-profit structures into their...

When it comes to payer executive leadership, reports aren’t just about presenting data—they’re about driving decisions. Yet, many...

For many startups, joining an accelerator feels like a golden ticket—access to mentors, investors, and a structured program that promises...

Payer executives rely on dashboards to track performance, identify issues, and drive strategic decisions in real time. Yet, many...

For non-profits considering a for-profit spin-off, one of the biggest strategic advantages is the ability to leverage shared capabilities...

As the population of adults aged 65 and older continues to grow, the demand for cost-effective, high-quality senior care has never been...

I often get asked, “What’s an innovation in healthcare reimbursement that you’re genuinely excited about?” For me, the answer is simple:...

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Client Context   A national non-profit focused on improving the health and wellness of aging populations faced significant barriers in...