This startup connects patients with physicians using a three-layer algorithm that prioritizes compatibility and chemistry. The platform aims to foster better trust and care by curating personalized physician recommendations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Patients often struggle to find healthcare providers who are the best fit for their individual needs, values, and preferences, leading to dissatisfaction and potentially impacting the quality of care. Traditional provider directories often lack the depth of information needed to assess compatibility beyond basic qualifications and insurance coverage. This can be especially challenging for individuals from marginalized communities who may seek providers with specific cultural competencies or understanding of social determinants of health.
Solution
Caralyst Health offers a personalized healthcare provider directory that matches patients with physicians based on a comprehensive assessment of over 50 traits, including demographics, psychographics, and social determinants of health. The platform utilizes a proprietary Values and Identities Questionnaire to capture patient preferences and then presents hyper-personalized provider profiles with relevant information. By gathering and structuring data points on providers, Caralyst aims to facilitate stronger patient-provider relationships built on trust and compatibility. The platform also offers a structured feedback system for physicians, providing granular insights into their strengths and areas for improvement based on patient reviews.
Target Audience
Caralyst Health primarily targets individual patients seeking personalized healthcare recommendations, particularly those from marginalized communities, as well as healthcare providers and health systems looking to improve patient-provider matching and build trust within their communities.
Features
- Proprietary Values and Identities Questionnaire to assess patient preferences
- Provider profiles showcasing over 50 traits, including cultural competency, LGBTQ+ acceptance, and support for specific health concerns
- Map-based directory for intuitive provider discovery
- Structured feedback system for physicians based on patient reviews
- Analytics dashboard for health systems to track organizational metrics and DEI initiatives (in development)
- Integration with scheduling systems
- Option to save and share preferred providers