CINCINNATI, OH – 10XTS, a leader in blockchain technology solutions, recently partnered with Cincinnati-based healthcare startup Checkerboard Health to present a groundbreaking approach to client onboarding and engagement at the Humana Data Jam, a two-day hackathon hosted by Humana. The event, coordinated by Spry Labs Director Emily Geiger Draugelis, brought together innovators from various fields to develop creative solutions to improve Humana’s client onboarding and engagement processes.
Checkerboard Health, a recent addition to Cincinnati’s growing startup ecosystem, aims to empower employers and employees with the tools they need to make well-informed healthcare decisions. Founded by CEO Fred Hilkowitz, a seasoned healthcare industry expert and former Director of Project Management at Quest Diagnostics, Checkerboard Health combines a user’s clinical, insurance, and financial data to provide personalized healthcare recommendations. This individualized approach stands in stark contrast to more generic solutions currently available, aiming to help users navigate healthcare expenses with greater transparency and insight.
During the Data Jam, 10XTS CTO John Bentley worked closely with the Checkerboard Health team to integrate blockchain-based architecture into their solution. This innovative approach provided the foundational methodology for securely handling and managing sensitive healthcare data, ensuring privacy, security, and streamlined data access across the platform. Blockchain technology promises to enhance the efficiency and security of Checkerboard Health’s recommendations, enabling trusted, immutable data handling critical in healthcare.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Checkerboard Health on their journey to revolutionize healthcare decision-making,” said John Bentley, CTO of 10XTS. “Their unique approach to combining clinical and financial data for personalized healthcare solutions aligns perfectly with our blockchain-driven focus on transparency and secure data sharing.”
The Humana Data Jam provided an invaluable opportunity for Checkerboard Health and 10XTS to test and refine their combined solution, receiving feedback from industry leaders and peers. Checkerboard Health’s participation in the event is part of its journey through the Cincinnati Founder Institute accelerator program, a key component of the StartupCincy ecosystem that helps propel new ventures from concept to market readiness.
Spry Labs, a partner to healthcare providers, payors, employers, and venture builders, facilitated the Data Jam to foster collaboration and innovation in the healthcare sector. Spry’s work with organizations like Humana showcases its commitment to overcoming critical healthcare challenges through consumer-driven solutions. By engaging emerging startups and tech partners like 10XTS and Checkerboard Health, Spry Labs is at the forefront of transforming healthcare systems to better serve patients and providers alike.
About Checkerboard Health
Checkerboard Health is a Cincinnati-based healthcare startup founded to empower employers and employees with personalized healthcare decision-making tools. By combining a user’s clinical, insurance, and financial data, Checkerboard Health offers customized recommendations that enable users to make informed healthcare spending choices. Checkerboard Health is currently part of the Founder Institute accelerator program in Cincinnati’s vibrant StartupCincy ecosystem.
