HealthJoy and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company have teamed up. Through the partnership, HealthJoy can now direct the employees of its clients to the drug company when it offers a cheaper option for generic drugs.
Through an expanded partnership with Teladoc, HealthJoy is providing access to virtual primary care services for the first time. The company already offers employers services for areas including mental health, nutrition and musculoskeletal therapy.
The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping patient care, across various dimensions, from facilitating faster discharge to curating treatment plans and suggesting lifestyle changes.
About 47% of American adults have hypertension and 14% have diabetes. Yet, 12% of people have set a goal to manage their blood pressure and 6% have a goal to manage their diabetes, a new HealthJoy survey found. Comparatively, about half of Americans have a musculoskeletal condition, and 35% of respondents are interested in managing back or joint pain.
HealthJoy has raised more than $108 million total. This funding round was led by Valspring Capital, while other investors of the company include Endeavour Vision, CIBC Innovation Banking and U.S. Venture Partners.
Healthjoy, a company using a combination of a chatbot and concierge services to help users better understand their benefits, raised $30 million in funding. The company has several tools to help patients find lower-cost care, whether in comparing prescriptions or providers.