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The Dark Side of Healthcare Tech: How VC-Funded Startups are Screwing Up the System
In the wake of COVID-19, the healthcare tech industry has become a Wild West of VC-funded startups promising to "disrupt" and "transform" the way healthcare works. But what’s really going on is a series of companies exploiting administrative inefficiencies and peddling solutions that often do more harm than good.
10 Startups that are Wrecking Healthcare
Here are 10 healthcare tech startups that are reaping in VC funding, touting themselves as revolutionary solutions to the industry’s problems. But are they really helping, or just lining their own pockets?
1. Abridge: The AI-Powered Medical Scribe That’s Making Doctors Do Less Actual Medicine
Abridge is a Pittsburgh-based startup that uses AI to automate medical records based on conversations between doctors and patients. But what does this really mean? It means doctors are spending less time with patients and more time inputting data into computers. And what’s the real motivation behind this "innovation"? To make a quick buck and increase healthcare costs.
2. CodaMetrix: The Company That’s Profiting Off Administrative Burdens
CodaMetrix is a Boston-based startup that uses AI to automate medical coding. But is this really a solution to the industry’s problems, or just a way to justify higher healthcare costs? And what about the humans who will be replaced by AI? Don’t they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect?
3. Cohere Health: The Prior Authorization Management Company That’s Making Insurers More Powerful
Cohere Health is a company that expedites health insurance approvals using AI. But what does this really mean? It means insurance companies have more power over patients and healthcare providers, and patients are left to navigate a complex and confusing system.
4. Grow Therapy: The Online Mental Health Platform That’s Making it Harder to Get Help
Grow Therapy is an online mental health platform that connects therapists with patients. But is this really a solution to the industry’s problems, or just a way to commodify mental health care? And what about the therapists who are being squeezed out of the industry by online platforms?
5. Equip: The Telehealth Company That’s Making it Harder for People to Get Treatment
Equip is a telehealth company that provides online treatment for kids, teens, and adults. But is this really a solution to the industry’s problems, or just a way to make a quick buck off of people’s illnesses? And what about the quality of care that’s being provided?
6. Maven: The Fertility Benefits Platform That’s Making it Harder for People to Get Pregnant
Maven is a fertility benefits platform that provides online treatment for people trying to get pregnant. But is this really a solution to the industry’s problems, or just a way to make a quick buck off of people’s infertility? And what about the people who are being priced out of the system?
7. Memora Health: The Virtual Care Coordination Company That’s Making it Harder for Patients to Get Care
Memora Health is a virtual care coordination company that uses AI to connect patients with healthcare providers. But is this really a solution to the industry’s problems, or just a way to make a quick buck off of patients’ fears and anxieties? And what about the providers who are being pushed out of the system by AI?
8. SmarterDx: The AI-Powered Diagnostic Company That’s Making it Harder for Doctors to Diagnose Patients
SmarterDx is an AI-powered diagnostic company that analyzes patients’ lab results, medications, and doctors’ notes to find minor errors and omissions in patients’ diagnoses. But is this really a solution to the industry’s problems, or just a way to make a quick buck off of doctors’ mistakes? And what about the patients who are being misdiagnosed as a result of this technology?
9. Summer Health: The Pediatric Telehealth Company That’s Making it Harder for Parents to Get Care
Summer Health is a pediatric telehealth company that connects parents with pediatricians. But is this really a solution to the industry’s problems, or just a way to make a quick buck off of parents’ fears and anxieties? And what about the pediatricians who are being pushed out of the system by online platforms?
10. Transcarent: The Company That’s Making it Harder for Employers to Provide Healthcare to Their Employees
Transcarent is a company that helps large employers save money on providing healthcare to their employees. But is this really a solution to the industry’s problems, or just a way to make a quick buck off of employers’ backs? And what about the employees who are being priced out of the system by high-deductible health plans?
These startups are just a few examples of the many companies that are profiting off of the healthcare industry’s inefficiencies and making it harder for people to get the care they need. It’s time to rethink our approach to healthcare and prioritize people’s health and well-being over profits.
