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Front-End Engineer

Authorization Advisor

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AKASA

AKASA

51-200 employees

Automates revenue cycle management for healthcare

Data & Analytics
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$135k - $175kAnnually

+ Equity

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
Data Structures & Algorithms
TypeScript
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Software Engineering, or similar
  • 2+ years front-end programming
  • Experience with TypeScript and/or JavaScript
  • High technical bar and understanding of good coding practices
Responsibilities
  • Build excellent user interfaces that allow users to interact with our machine learning algorithms and complex medical data
  • Deliver cutting-edge frontend software that will be deployed to large healthcare organizations
  • Partner closely with users as well as our product and design teams to improve usability based on customer feedback
  • Implement new features in the frontend application as our machine learning and datasets continuously improve

AKASA offers technology solutions that enhance efficiency and revenue outcomes for healthcare organizations. Their main product combines computer vision-based Robotic Process Automation (RPA), machine learning, and human-in-the-loop automation to streamline Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) workflows. This approach allows healthcare staff to focus on more meaningful tasks while improving accuracy and scalability. AKASA's goal is to help healthcare organizations overcome operational challenges and drive revenue growth.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$205M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

-28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AKASA's solutions have demonstrated significant financial impact, such as a $30M gross yield increase for Methodist Health System.
  • The introduction of generative AI tools like Authorization Advisor and Medical Coding can drastically reduce time spent on administrative tasks, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Collaborations with renowned institutions like Cleveland Clinic highlight AKASA's commitment to advancing healthcare technology and improving clinical workflows.

What critics are saying

  • The healthcare sector's slow adoption of new technologies could delay the widespread implementation of AKASA's solutions.
  • High dependency on healthcare-specific data for AI training may limit scalability and adaptability to different health systems.

What makes AKASA unique

  • AKASA leverages a unique blend of computer vision-based RPA, machine learning, and human-in-the-loop automation to streamline Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) workflows, setting it apart from traditional automation solutions.
  • Their generative AI technology, specifically tailored to each health system's clinical and financial data, offers a 40% performance improvement over generic models like GPT-4.
  • AKASA's focus on healthcare-specific automation solutions, such as the Authorization Advisor and Medical Coding, addresses critical pain points in the revenue cycle, unlike more generalized automation tools.

Benefits

Flexible vacation policy.

Generous coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance.

Free membership to One Medical for you and your family.

Health FSA account.

Full employee coverage for life insurance.

401K plan.