About the Fund

The CHCF Health Innovation Fund supports business models with the potential to significantly lower the cost of care or improve access to care. CHCF plans to invest $10 million in medical and health care devices, technologies, and services over three years.

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Team

Margaret Laws, MPP

Director
Sanjay Shah, MBA

Senior Program Officer
Melissa Buckley, MPP

Program-Related Investment Consultant
Emma Dugas

Communications Officer
Kanelle Barreiro

Program Associate

Portfolio

Asthmapolis

Asthmapolis makes GPS sensors and a mobile app that allows patients and providers to track asthma symptoms and inhaler use in an effort to manage asthma attacks.
Investment $197,000
CareInSync

CareInSync offers a proprietary mobile platform that allows care teams to collaborate on patient transition plans to expedite discharges and reduce readmissions.
Investment $950,000
Direct Dermatology

Direct Dermatology is a telemedicine company that provides remote dermatology consultations, expanding access to convenient and affordable specialty care.
Investment $740,000
iRhythm Technologies

iRhythm developed an outpatient cardiac monitor that has the potential to make diagnosing cardiac arrhythmias more efficient, cost-effective, and convenient.
Investment $1,500,000
PipelineRx

PipelineRx is a telepharmacy company that offers safety-net and rural hospitals access to remote pharmacy consultations to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
Investment $790,000

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Investment Criteria

CHCF provides low-cost loans, loan guarantees, or equity to support organizations that are developing market-based solutions. Projects must have experienced management, potential for growth and sustainability, prototype-ready products, and customer interest in California.

HealthBeat 2013

Monday, May 20 to Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Healthy Communities Data Summit

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Past Events:

Health Evolution Partners: Leadership Summit

Held: May 15, 2013

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Notes from the Team

Looking for Health Answers Online

January 16, 2013

According to a new study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, one in three US adults have gone online to figure out a medical condition. Read the full report to learn how consumers are using the Internet to self-diagnose.