Seattle-based health technology startup Wellpepper has been sold to Caravan Health in a deal that promises to expand the reach of Wellpepper’s technology for digital patient treatment plans. Founded more than seven years ago by two Microsoft veterans, Anne Weiler and Mike Van Snellenberg, the startup’s platform is used by health care providers to create apps and other interactive technologies to help patients understand and follow treatment plans in a variety of situations. Wellpepper’s approach, which replaces verbal instructions and stacks of paper, was proven effective in clinical research studies and adopted by a variety of providers. Caravan, based in Kansas City, Mo., specializes in accountable care, working with community health systems to improve patient care, reduce errors and avoid duplication of services. As part of Caravan Health, Wellpepper will continue to work with its existing customers, while also integrating with Caravan’s offerings.
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Source: https://www.geekwire.com/2020/wellpepper-acquired-caravan-health-sign-growing-market-digital-patient-treatment-plans