Key Highlights
- CharmHealth and Bioverge invest in Boston-based UBERDOC, a healthcare startup.
- UBERDOC connects patients to a nationwide network of over 5,000 physicians.
- Funding will enhance UBERDOC’s platform and expand its specialist network.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “UBERDOC is transforming the healthcare landscape by providing a much-needed direct-pay patient model, offering a complementary platform to current insurance and direct primary care (DPC) models.” — Venky Chellappa, Vice President at CharmHealth
- “We look forward to working very closely with CharmHealth and Bioverge to scale our platform. The funding puts us one step closer toward our ultimate goal of having a seat in every doctor’s waiting room as we create an efficient walk-in system for specialty care.” — Paula Muto, M.D., FACS, Founder and CEO at UBERDOC
SoHC's Take
The investment from CharmHealth and Bioverge into UBERDOC marks a significant step towards democratizing access to healthcare. By expanding its network of specialists and enhancing its platform, UBERDOC is poised to offer patients unprecedented access to quality healthcare without the usual hurdles of insurance and referrals. This patient-centric model not only promises to improve the efficiency of care but also to reduce costs and waiting times, ultimately leading to a more streamlined and accessible healthcare system. The backing of established players like CharmHealth and Bioverge underscores the potential and credibility of UBERDOC’s innovative approach to healthcare delivery.
