Lark

Lark Health is a healthcare technology company that delivers virtual chronic disease prevention and management through conversational artificial intelligence. Members interact with a digital coach in a text message-like interface that is available 24 hours a day and, according to the company, responds within about two seconds. The platform is built on a cognitive behavioral therapy framework and incorporates remote patient monitoring, with qualified members receiving connected devices such as a smart scale, glucometer and testing supplies, or a blood pressure monitor depending on their program.

Lark's programs cover weight loss, GLP-1 medication support, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and general wellness, and are described by the company as spanning four areas: Prevention, Diabetes Prevention, Diabetes Care, and Hypertension Care. Its Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong curriculum that holds Full Recognition from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Program elements include daily lessons, goal setting, food and exercise tracking, reminders, live group coaching, and a member community, delivered via iPhone, Android, and tablet apps. The company states its platform aggregates health data from most smartphones and more than 70 health monitors and apps, and integrates with health plan and employer infrastructure. Internal clinical research and data teams publish outcomes studies and report return on investment to partners.