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About Blueberry Pediatrics
Industries
Healthcare
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$11.5M
Headquarters
Boynton Beach, Florida
Founded
2017
Overview
Blueberry Pediatrics provides telehealth services specifically for families with young children, offering 24/7 access to board-certified pediatricians through a subscription model. Their service includes telemedicine consultations paired with home medical kits that contain diagnostic tools such as a smart earscope for ear infections and rapid tests for strep and flu. This approach allows families to receive immediate medical advice and care without the need for traditional urgent care visits, which can be more expensive. Blueberry Pediatrics stands out from competitors by offering a cost-effective solution that complements existing insurance plans, potentially saving families money on copays. The company aims to alleviate the stress and costs associated with urgent pediatric care by providing quick diagnoses, prescriptions, and doctor's notes, ensuring that families have access to medical support whenever they need it.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Partnership with Meridian Health Plan expands access to YouthCare members.
- Growing demand for telehealth services among parents with young children.
- Collaboration with GoodRx enhances prescription accessibility for users.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from other telehealth providers offering similar services.
- Reliance on partnerships like Meridian Health Plan poses renewal risks.
- Technological advancements by competitors could outpace Blueberry's offerings.
What makes Blueberry Pediatrics unique
- Blueberry Pediatrics offers 24/7 access to board-certified pediatricians via subscription.
- Home medical kits include smart devices for rapid strep and flu tests.
- Service complements insurance plans, saving families on copays and fees.
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Funding
Total Funding
$11.5M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Y CombinatorBenefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Phone/Internet Stipend
Malpractice Insurance
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↓ -1%Youth in the Illinois Department for Children and Family Services' care have 24/7 access to virtual pediatric healthcare and at-home diagnostic devices. CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian), a provider of government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs and a Centene Corporation company, is announcing the expansion of an innovative program with Blueberry Pediatrics (Blueberry) to provide fast, virtual, pediatric care for YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois (YouthCare) members. Meridian manages the care of YouthCare members who are current and former youth in the care of the Illinois Department for Children and Family Services (DCFS) aged birth through 21. Initially started as a pilot program in March 2024, Meridian is now expanding the Blueberry program to all YouthCare members. After enrollment with the telehealth provider, each member is shipped an at-home medical kit that includes a pulse oximeter, thermometer, and a "smart" otoscope (wi-fi ear scope that sends images and videos back to the physician). With these tools, Blueberry pediatricians can effectively diagnose non-urgent illnesses remotely
Blueberrypediatrics is also excited to announce a partnership with GoodRx.com.
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About Blueberry Pediatrics
Industries
Healthcare
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$11.5M
Headquarters
Boynton Beach, Florida
Founded
2017
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