Kouper Secures $10M to Revolutionize Care Transitions with AI

Kouper, a New York City-based startup, has emerged from stealth mode with a $10 million funding round to address one of healthcare's most persistent challenges: transitions of care. The company's innovative approach leverages generative AI to streamline patient care after hospital discharge, potentially saving billions in unnecessary readmissions.

AI-Powered Solution to a Costly Problem

Nearly one in five Medicare patients discharged from hospitals—approximately 2.6 million seniors—are readmitted within 30 days, costing over $26 billion annually, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Kouper aims to tackle this issue head-on with its AI-driven platform that automates follow-ups, scheduling, and data integration across various care settings.

Salman Ali, co-founder and CEO of Kouper, explained the motivation behind the startup: "An unfortunate reality of the current state is when you go to the hospital and when you leave the hospital it can be very fragmented. The idea behind this was how can you support some of the existing work that's being done and in a more thoughtful manner that's customizable for the patient journey."

Impressive Early Results and Industry Partnerships

Kouper's solution has already shown promising results among its health system partners, with over a 50% increase in patient engagement and more than a 60% improvement in post-discharge and emergency department follow-up appointments. The company has formed partnerships with notable healthcare organizations, including LifePoint Health, Henry Ford Health, and Ascension.

Dr. Chris Frost, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical and Quality Officer at LifePoint Health, praised Kouper's approach: "They have demonstrated a systems-level approach to building a market-leading transitions-of-care offering. We've been excited to expand our partnership with Kouper across several of our hospitals."

Rapid Deployment and Future Growth

With its recent funding from General Catalyst, 25Madison, and CVS Health Ventures, Kouper plans to further develop its product and expand its operations and engineering teams. The company boasts a rapid deployment time of less than 30 days, aiming to offer quick value to healthcare providers.

As the healthcare industry continues to grapple with the challenges of care transitions, Kouper's AI-powered solution represents a promising step toward improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.