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KelaHealth, Inc.: Company Research Report



Company Overview



  • Name: KelaHealth, Inc.

  • Mission: Improve the end-to-end surgical journey for patients and providers by bringing insights from millions of patients to every patient, contributing to a next paradigm of medicine which is personalized, data-driven, and safe.

  • Founded: KelaHealth began as a group of surgeons, statisticians, and engineers at Duke University with the objective of improving surgical outcomes.

  • Key People:

  • Bora Chang, MD - Founder and CEO

  • Jean-Pierre Schott, PhD - CTO

  • Advisors:

  • Erich Huang, MD, PhD

  • Jeff Sun, MD

  • Tom Krummel, MD

  • Douglas Slakey, MD

  • Lisa Suennen

  • Jonathan Hirsch

  • Jonathan Coe

  • Hugh Ma

  • Investors:

  • Dennis McWilliams

  • Oliver Keown, MD

  • Headquarters: No information is available.

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: KelaHealth is known for its AI-enabled surgical intelligence service that enhances decision-making through patient-specific predictive insights and recommended interventions, aimed at improving care quality and clinical operations.


Products



KelaHealth Surgical Intelligence Service


  • High-Level Description: An AI-enabled API that provides patient-specific predictive insights and recommended interventions at critical decision points via established medtech and software industry partner applications.

  • Key Features:

  • Accurate Predictions: Algorithms assess and update patient risk across nine major complication categories for any procedure.

  • Targeted Recommendations: Provides stratified interventions based on individual risk profiles and hospital standards for cost, quality, resource utilization, and patient experience.

  • Tailored Models: Models are refined using data from electronic health records (EHR), robotics, and social determinants of health (SDOH), and are trained on millions of surgical procedures.

  • Seamless Integration: Ensures real-time patient risk analysis and tailored recommendations are integrated directly within partner applications.


Recent Developments



  • New Investments: KelaHealth raised $12.9 million through combined seed and Series A financing rounds to enhance their AI-powered, clinician-centered solutions.

  • Partnership Development:

  • KelaHealth received a significant investment as part of Intuitive Ventures' $100 million venture capital fund initiative.

  • Technological Advancements:

  • Development of a deep learning-based risk model for managing closed groin incisions after vascular surgery.

  • Contributions to a published study showcasing improvements in surgical care, such as a 21% reduction in acute kidney injury and a 24% decrease in readmissions following colorectal surgery.

  • Ecosystem and Collaborations: Engaging with leading providers, medtech companies, and payers to establish a learning ecosystem aimed at improving surgical care outcomes.

  • Achievements: Inclusion in various innovation and entrepreneurial programs such as Techstars Cedars-Sinai Accelerator and Plug & Play 2018 cohort.


Note: Some data, such as revenue numbers, location of headquarters, and number of employees, is not available in the provided information.