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CareFirst BCBS partners with D.C. incubator to support health startups

By October 18, 2019News
CareFirst Medical Dental and Vision Insurance in Maryland the District of Columbia Northern Virginia

CareFirst Medical Dental and Vision Insurance in Maryland the District of Columbia Northern Virginia

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s corporate investment and innovation organization, Healthworx, has partnered with the Washington, D.C.-based Halcyon incubator program to provide funding and support for healthcare entrepreneurs.

Through the partnership, Healthworx will allot up to $200,000 to support innovative healthcare ventures in the incubator. Additionally, a Healthworx team member will join the Halcyon selection committee, tasked with ensuring that at least one slot in each of the next four program cohorts will go to a healthcare entrepreneur or startup developing solutions to improve outcomes and reduce the cost of care.

 

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