Vynca named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the most prestigious ranking of America's fastest-growing private companies. Business Wire SAN FRANCISCO, August 11, 2026-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Vynca, a healthcare company transforming care for people living with serious illness and complex needs, today announced it has been named on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia. "Our company's growth and this recognition reflect our team's dedication and hard work in providing palliative care across the country - it's validation that our care delivery model works for the patients and families who need it most," said Darren Schulte, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Vynca. "Our success belongs to our entire team caring for people living with life-limiting serious illness, helping them have more quality days at home. That is the metric that matters most to us." This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000. "Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance-it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement." Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14-16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now. Inc. 5000 List Methodology Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent - not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies - as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

Vynca, a health technology company supporting individuals with serious illness, has appointed Jill Schwartz-Chevlin as Chief Medical Officer. Dr Schwartz-Chevlin will lead clinical strategy, integrating tech-enabled palliative care and predictive analytics to improve patient outcomes whilst reducing care utilisation for health plans. Dr Schwartz-Chevlin brings over 20 years' experience in home-based, value-based care models. Most recently, she served as Chief Medical Officer for Serious Illness at WellBe Senior Medical, overseeing palliative care for more than 50,000 patients across nine states and achieving a 40% reduction in hospital utilisation. Previously at Landmark Health, she scaled national palliative care programmes across 20-plus states, covering over 60,000 lives and reducing medical costs by 26% for highest-risk populations. Vynca has demonstrated a 43% reduction in emergency department visits and 52% reduction in hospital admissions.