The article says the COVID-19 pandemic changed healthcare, making doctor, pharmacy, and lab visits and long hospital stays seem outdated, and that these trends will continue.
The article presents a physician’s perspective on digital healthcare, including its potential to improve outcomes and patient experiences, reduce waste, and increase joy.
The article describes a future of “healthcare without walls,” in which technology enables medical care outside traditional settings such as hospitals and clinics.
The article discusses emerging innovations bringing healthcare into the home and says HLTH’s 2021 Conference in Boston was on the startup’s list of industry events.
Sprinter Health combines technology and a full-stack medical practice to provide in-home visits for preventive care. It partners with healthcare organizations to close care gaps and give providers actionable data.
Sprinter Health raises a $55 million Series B led by General Catalyst to expand its at-home preventive healthcare service. The company provides blood draws, diabetes eye checks, and colorectal cancer screenings, and now operates in 18 states, up from five in 2023. Andreessen Horowitz and existing investors also participate, bringing Sprinter’s total funding to $125 million; its route-planning system helps field staff serve up to 12 patients daily.