Samaritan
Techstars '20Seattle, US · Founded 2016 · 51 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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Samaritan offers financial and social support programs aimed at keeping high-need, vulnerable patients engaged in their healthcare, with the goal of improving health outcomes and lowering care costs. It targets healthcare payers and providers managing populations tracked by metrics such as HEDIS compliance and emergency department utilization.
Founders & leadership
Samaritan was founded in 2016 by Jonathan Kumar and Chris Sun.
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Jonathan KumarinFounder & Head of OutcomesJonathan Kumar studied informatics and economics at the University of Michigan with a focus on user experience design. He previously created FoodCircles, a tool for restaurants to redirect food waste to local food banks, and produced a documentary on social change.
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Chris SuninCo-Founder & Head of Product
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Ariel CooperinChief Operating Officer
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Samaritan do?
- Samaritan offers financial and social support programs aimed at keeping high-need, vulnerable patients engaged in their healthcare, with the goal of improving health outcomes and lowering care costs. It targets healthcare payers and providers managing populations tracked by metrics such as HEDIS compliance and emergency department utilization.
- Who founded Samaritan?
- Samaritan was founded by Jonathan Kumar, Chris Sun in 2016.
- Who are Samaritan's investors?
- Samaritan's investors include Acumen America, Eagle Venture, Stand Together Ventures Lab, Techstars.
- Where is Samaritan headquartered?
- Samaritan is headquartered in Seattle, US.