Emory Invests in Population Health Partner Guidehealth

In 2024, Healthcare Innovation reported about how Emory Healthcare Network, the Georgia-based health system’s clinically integrated network, developed a new population health collaborative in partnership with Guidehealth, a value-based managed services company. Now Emory also has announced a $10 million investment in Guidehealth.

The organizations said the investment follows a collaboration between the two entities that significantly improved Emory's CMS Star Ratings. Guidehealth helped Emory move from just one 4-Star Rating measure to six. 

Guidehealth’s platform has already helped Emory improve CMS Star Ratings by closing care gaps for more than 27,000 Medicare Advantage patients in under a year.

Guidehealth said its AI-powered platform proactively identifies and manages chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease to enable earlier interventions and better health outcomes. In addition to using AI, Guidehealth deploys trained “Healthguides”—a hybrid role combining clinical support and data fluency—to extend the reach of care teams.

"Healthcare is undergoing a transformation, and the future belongs to those who can harness AI to deliver proactive, personalized and truly accessible care," said Joon Lee, M.D., CEO of Emory Healthcare, in a statement. "Our relationship with Guidehealth is more than just an investment—it’s a step toward redefining how we manage chronic disease, close care gaps and engage patients before conditions become crises. By integrating AI-driven intelligence with human-centered care, we are creating a system where every patient gets the right care at the right time, driving better outcomes and a healthier future for our patients."

With the investment, Guidehealth plans to expand its platform for additional tech-healthcare services, including:
• Offering AI-powered virtual care navigation, which includes integrating AI that assists with self-reported blood pressure readings, as well as screenings for fall risks and depression; and
• Moving from predictive to prescriptive analytics, which focuses more on personalized care for patients based on their individual health needs.

"Healthcare is at a turning point where technology must become an active, intelligent partner in care, guiding every patient toward better health with precision, empathy and real-time intelligence," said Sanjay Doddamani, M.D., founder and CEO of Guidehealth, in a statement. ”Our alliance with Emory Healthcare accelerates this vision, using advanced analytics and AI to strengthen patient engagement and take on previously time-intensive work that extends the reach of care teams. By integrating predictive analytics, clinical expertise and human engagement, we are proving that technology can transform care, reducing disparities, expanding access and ensuring patients get the right care before they even realize they need it."