Uptiv Health launched as a new hybrid infusion care company with a focus on reshaping the patient experience. Uptiv raised $7.5 million in a seed round led by Redesign Health and other investors.
The startup opened its first location in Michigan and aims to combine quality, in-person infusion therapy with convenient, personalized virtual care management services. The company offers a patient app, state-of-the-art on-site experience and services to improve patient experience, support overall wellbeing and reduce cost of care, according to executives.
The startup was built at Redesign Health and is one of 50 companies launched out of the healthcare startup creator since 2018, Fierce Healthcare reports.
The infusion care market in the U.S. is estimated to be more than $100 billion with approximately 3.2 million patients served annually. Infusion therapy is becoming an increasing treatment option to help patients manage chronic illnesses such as cancer, cancer-related pain, hemophilia, immune deficiencies, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other conditions. Read more.
