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Puneet Singh named to Modern Healthcare's 40 Under 40 List
Modern Healthcare’s 40 Under 40 awards highlight the accomplishments of notable individuals who are making a difference at their organizations and throughout the industry.
- February 12, 2024
25 healthcare startups that are set to take off in 2024, according to top VCs
As healthcare-investment activity dwindles, VCs are holding startups to high standards. Investors each named a startup they had invested in and one they had no financial ties to.
- December 18, 2023
Brad Smith named to Modern Healthcare's List of 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare
The 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare awards & recognition program honors individuals in healthcare who are deemed by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most influential individuals in the industry, in terms of leadership and impact.
- December 2, 2023
Investors see opportunity in high-needs Medicaid market
A cooling market for Medicare Advantage has some investors seeing opportunities in Medicaid.
- November 30, 2023
How Medicaid Home And Community Based Services and Supports Can Chart Pathways To Independence
Patti Killingsworth of CareBridge Publishes Blog Post in Health Affairs Forefront.
-August 25, 2023
America’s Fastest-Growing Company is Tackling the Greatest Challenge in Health Care
CareBridge Ranked No. 1 on Inc. 5000 List.
-August 15, 2023
CareBridge Ranks No. 1 on Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List
Nashville-based CareBridge is No. 1.
-August 15, 2023
Nashville-Based Healthcare Company Recognized as Fastest-Growing in the Country
CareBridge, a healthcare technology company founded in 2018, ranked number one on the annual list. It was also the first healthcare company to top the list in 10 years.
-August 16, 2023
CareBridge Named Fastest Growing Private Healthcare Company in America
CareBridge announced it was ranked No. 1 on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing, privately owned companies in America. CareBridge is the first healthcare company in a decade to be ranked No. 1 on the list.
- August 15, 2023
CareBridge’s Electronic Visit Verification Platform Achieves National CMS Certification
CareBridge announced its Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) solution has received national certification from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
– July 11, 2023
CareBridge Wins Nashville Best in Business Award
Medicaid value-based care company named winner in 101 - 500 employee category.
- May 24, 2023
CareBridge Executive Patti Killingsworth Named to MACPAC
CareBridge, the nation’s leading Medicaid value-based care company, today announced senior executive Patti Killingsworth has been named to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC).
- May 01, 2023
CareBridge Named Best in Business Award Finalist
CareBridge Health named 2023 Best in Business Award honoree.
- March 29, 2023
CareBridge Raises $140 Million To Expand Value-Based HCBS Model Into Five More States
In June 2022, CareBridge raised $140 million, and plans to use the funds to continue expanding its services across the country. The company provides a value-based care management solution in 11 states plus the District of Columbia for consumers receiving Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS). By 2023, CareBridge anticipates serving members in 16 states and the District of Columbia.
- August 31, 2022
Valued-based care firm CareBridge nets $140M, reaches 'unicorn' status
CareBridge, a startup that provides value-based care using technology, closed on $140 million in financing June 8 to launch the firm into "unicorn" status.
The company sends tablets to the homes of patients receiving home and community-based services so they can contact CareBridge clinicians — including physicians, behavioral health specialists, and pharmacists — 24/7.
- June 10, 2022
Value-based care startup CareBridge clinches $140M to fuel expansion into more states
The new investment and 10-figure valuation are proof points that the industry and health plans for solutions that better serve the Medicaid population, CareBridge executive chairman Brad Smith told Fierce Healthcare.
- June 9, 2022
CareBridge Receives $140M in Financing to Expand Value-Based HCBS Model
CareBridge – a value-based solutions platform for home- and community-based services – has closed on $140 million in financing. To date, the company has brought in $180 million in funding, including the $40 million it raised prior to its launch in early 2020.
- June 8, 2022
CareBridge Closes $140M Financing to Expand Value-Based Care to Individuals Receiving Home and Community-Based Services
CareBridge, the nation's leading value-based care solution for patients receiving home and community-based services (HCBS), announced today it has closed a $140M financing to continue expanding its services across the country.
- June 8, 2022
CareBridge raises $140 million at more than $1 billion valuation
A two-year-old Nashville startup has received a 10-figure valuation.
Value-based health care firm CareBridge has closed a $140 million round of funding, Executive Chairman Brad Smith said, led by existing investor Oak HC/FT, with participation from managed Medicaid plans Optum Ventures, CVS Ventures, Anthem Inc. and HLM Venture Partners.
- June 8, 2022
Chutes & Ladders - Former CMMI Director Joins CareBridge Health
Brad Smith, the former director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) has taken on the role of executive chairman at CareBridge Health. Smith’s time at the delivery model testbed had him overseeing value-based healthcare programs across the country, experience CareBridge anticipates will translate well to its own work…
- October 22, 2021
CareBridge Beefs Up Leadership Team
Frist venture taps Brad Smith to be Executive Chairman. A home health care management company pieced together by Bill Frist and other local health executives last year has tapped Brad Smith to serve as Executive Chairman and Brandon Kerns to be Chief Financial Officer.
- October 21, 2021
Brad Smith Joins CareBridge Health as Executive Chairman
Brad Smith is back with the band. The former Aspire Health CEO has been named executive chairman of Nashville-based long-term support company CareBridge Health, Smith and CEO Mike Tudeen said.
- October 20, 2021
Former CMMI Director Joins Home & Community-Based Services Provider CareBridge
Former Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Director Brad Smith is joining home and community-based services company CareBridge Health as Executive Chairman.
- October 20, 2021
Former CMMI Director Brad Smith Joins CareBridge Health As Executive Chairman As Company Expands Into 10 States
Leading Value-Based Care Company for Individuals Receiving Home and Community-Based Services Expanding into 10 States.
– October 20, 2021
Bayada Teams Up with CareBridge to Better Manage Health Care Costs
“We couldn’t think of a better first partner to introduce our technology into home health care than Bayada,” CareBridge CEO Mike Tudeen said in a statement. “As the population continues to age and the demand for home health care increases, it’s important to have collaboration and integrated solutions to ensure care is delivered with quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.”
– December 9, 2020
States Are Leveraging Medicaid to Respond to COVID-19
While some of the policies above are low-cost, others are expensive to implement. Congress should support states in their efforts to respond to COVID-19 by further increasing Medicaid’s federal match rate to help them cover these additional costs. Increasing the federal match rate will also help prevent people from losing access to critical services during public health and economic crises.
– September 2, 2020
CareBridge Launches to Improve Care for Individuals Receiving Long-Term Support Services
A leading team of healthcare service and technology operators today announced the launch of CareBridge, a new company aimed at improving care for individuals receiving long-term support services (LTSS). CareBridge was formed in part through the acquisition of HealthStar and Sinq Technologies, two companies that provide LTSS-related technology solutions. CareBridge is backed by more than $40 million in funding led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from GV and several other strategic investors.
– January 13, 2020
