CareMessage
YC W14Austin, US · Founded 2012 · 45 employees · Nonprofit · 1 known investors
CareMessage uses text messaging to engage patients with their healthcare and improve health equity for underserved populations. The platform reaches millions of patients nationwide annually, primarily serving safety-net healthcare systems and providers serving low-income and underinsured communities.
Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodHealth TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W14)
CareMessage was founded in 2012 by Vineet Singal and Cecilia Corral.
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Vineet Singalin𝕏Co-Founder and CEOHe previously conducted research in molecular biology and epidemiology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, with published peer-reviewed work in these fields. He studied at Stanford University, where he served on the Board of Trustees and Medicine Community Council.
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Cecilia Corralin𝕏Co-Founder, Chief Strategy OfficerCecilia Corral earned a B.S. in Product Design Engineering from Stanford University and leads product development at CareMessage, where she emphasizes user research and accessibility for low-income populations. She maintains a separate initiative focused on documenting the experiences of Latina technology founders.30 Under 30 2019
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Competitors · 4
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Frequently asked questions
- What does CareMessage do?
- CareMessage uses text messaging to engage patients with their healthcare and improve health equity for underserved populations. The platform reaches millions of patients nationwide annually, primarily serving safety-net healthcare systems and providers serving low-income and underinsured communities.
- Who founded CareMessage?
- CareMessage was founded by Vineet Singal, Cecilia Corral in 2012.
- Who are CareMessage's investors?
- CareMessage's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is CareMessage headquartered?
- CareMessage is headquartered in Austin, US.