Silicon Beach is home to a number of world-class hospitals and universities, and a growing network of entrepreneurs, developers and investors focused on healthcare. LA healthtech startups are spreading information, empowering patients, streamlining processes for caregivers and driving new thoughts about medicine and how we look after ourselves and each other. Below are some of the top healthtech companies to know.
Healthcare Companies in Los Angeles to Know
- GoodRx
- Medely
- Headspace
- DivvyDOSE
- SimplePractice
- NantHealth
- Ritual
Top Healthcare Companies and Healthtech Startups in Los Angeles
Pictor Labs uses artificial intelligence to process tissue samples. Its platform virtually stains these samples instead of using chemical stains, which enables clinicians to process biopsies much faster and without damaging the sample. Pictor Labs is based in LA and spun out of the UCLA Colleges of Engineering and Medicine in 2019.
Eko Health is reimagining traditional medical devices by developing new hardware with high-tech capabilities. For example, its stethoscopes provide noise cancellation, digital amplification and ECG capabilities, enabling its clinicians to detect murmurs and other respiratory signs more easily. Eko Health also develops a telehealth platform designed for cardiac and pulmonary care by providing real-time streaming of heart and lung sounds.
Regard develops an AI platform that works with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) software to manage patient data. The platform can automatically review a patient's medical history and to suggest care plans and can draft clinical notes for physicians. Regard is headquartered in New York, but also operates in LA.
Flossy’s software is focused on modernizing the patient experience, providing solutions for appointment booking and payment collection primarily. But, as of late Flossy has expanded into AI-driven tools that can help dental practices use AI agents to handle inbound calls and provide chatbot assistance to patients.
Management consultancy ZS makes a cloud-based platform for healthcare business management. The platform, ZAIDYN, handles sales performance, analytics and reporting, and is used by over 100,000 pharma reps globally. The company also offers health plan consulting with the aim of increasing member acquisition and retention alongside commercialization strategy for rare disease therapies.
TigerConnect delivers healthcare communications solutions to providers and other medical professionals designed to enhance staff productivity and improve relationships and outcomes with patients. The company offers a powerful suite of HIPAA compliant technologies and products including text and video messaging, workflow automation tools, analytics and other administrative integrations. TigerConnect’s solutions streamline necessary operations to help hospitals and other medical facilities become more efficient and profitable.
Artera provides digital solutions for the healthcare industry. For example, its consolidated communication platform facilitates patient outreach. Artera also introduced AI agents capable of handling routine tasks like billing inquiries, appointment scheduling and intake forms. Artera works with over 900 medical providers and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.
GoodRx empowers consumers who are trying to get the best deals on prescription drugs. Its website and mobile app provide pricing options for more than thousands of medications, with real-time updates on discounts, coupons and price fluctuations. Beyond standard prescriptions and medication, GoodRx also provides discounts for common pet medications and offers telehealth services for various medical conditions.
SimplePractice is a Santa Monica-based software company that makes it easier for medical professionals to take in new clients, converse with them, schedule future appointments and manage payments. Medical professionals from psychologists to social workers utilize SimplePractice’s software tools, such as its automated note taker and telehealth platform, to grow their practices and run them more efficiently.
Chorus Innovations is a digital healthcare platform that helps the healthcare industry create digital health solutions. The Chorus Innovations platform helps healthcare providers, with no coding and programming knowledge, create visually-appealing and highly-functional apps. Healthcare providers can create surveys and patient portals, and can integrate SMS and voice in their apps with the no-code platform.
Ritual is a direct-to-consumer multivitamin brand. Ritual’s vitamins contain traceable nutrients, non-GMOs, no artificial colorants and are vegan friendly. The company has vitamins specifically made for men, women and children, including both pre and post-natal vitamins for mothers.
Medely is an on-demand platform for healthcare professionals to find per diem work. Health professionals, like Registered Nurses and Techs, use Medely to book short-term and per diem work at local healthcare facilities. These professionals set their own schedules, see daily job opportunities and can accept jobs that fit their skill level.
Nigagen is an integrated nutraceutical company dedicated to improving the way people age. The company’s team of scientists partner with universities and research institutions to identify and develop novel, science-based ingredients. Its flagship product, NIAGEN, increases nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) — a vital resource that can aid in energy production and counteract cellular aging.
Santa Monica based, Headspace is a mobile platform promoting mental health through meditation sessions and training in mindfulness. In addition to their southern California headquarters, Headspace has locations in San Francisco and London and is used by millions of users across 190 countries.
DivvyDOSE is an online pharmacy delivering individualized packs of medications to patients. DivvyDOSE makes it easier for patients to order and take their prescription medication. All patients have to do is sign up, transfer their prescription and the company will build and deliver them straight to the patient’s door. The prescriptions come in individual packets with the date, time and contents listed clearly on each package.
Anagram enables healthcare providers to allow patients to use their healthcare benefits and claims regardless of their insurance networks. The company aims to make paying for healthcare and leveraging insurance benefits a simple and transparent experience for both providers and patients.
Medversant pulls together numerous files and databases into one hub, helping medical providers follow compliance regulation and reduce administrative burden. Its other tools can also help with Medicaid enrollments and facilitating peer review processes. Medversant was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Los Angeles.
NantHealth is a healthcare IT company providing solutions for medical providers and hospitals. Its flagship products, NaviNet and Eviti, help streamline financial and clinical data, assisting both patients and providers to ensure bills and treatments are accurate. NantHealth is headquartered in North Carolina but operates a location in El Segundo, California.
With an eye toward transparency, Push Health uses technology to bring together patients and providers in a tight network. Its platform can connect patients with licensed healthcare providers for telehealth consultations, lab tests and prescription refills thanks to a partnership with Quest Diagnostics. Founded in 2012, Push Health is headquartered in El Segundo, California.
With a mission to "bring clarity to healthcare decisions," WiserCare is an information clearinghouse and support system for patients and providers alike. By cutting through medical jargon and helping consumers and medical professionals communicate clearly, WiserCare helps people get more effective treatment and navigate scary terrain with more confidence.
LA-based 1-800-DENTIST connects consumers with local pre-screened dental professionals based on their specific needs. The company launched in 1986as a call-in service but has since expanded to a digital platform connecting millions of individuals to qualified dentists.
Axle Health aims to empower home health care providers. It builds scheduling and workforce management solutions like automated patient engagement, route optimization and AI scheduling. The company has an office in Santa Monica near Palisades Park.
