Pip Care, a NYC-based company that optimizes the surgical journey for care teams and patients, raised $5M in funding.
The round was led by A1 Health Ventures, with participation from existing investor UPMC Enterprises.
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts.
Led by CEO and Founder Kathy Kaluhiokalani, Pip Care helps guide surgery patients through their journey with supportive personal health coaches, digitalized evidence-based care programs, like enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), and a consumer-friendly mobile app designed to maximize surgical outcomes. It reduces the administrative burden for health systems by providing care coordination and guidance. By coaching patients to adhere to evidence-based protocols and make simple, time-limited behavior modifications, Pip Care can speed recovery and reduce the chance of infections, length of stay, and ER visits.
The Series A close follows the receipt of a $2.2M grant from the National Institutes of Health to launch a trial of its platform with 2,000 patients. Pip Care partners with health systems and their surgical specialty teams to offer care to patients throughout the surgical journey by coupling a smart phone app with a real-life health coach.
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17/10/2024