HIPPOmsg
A free secure messaging platform enabling communication between healthcare professionals resulting in patient-centered communication.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Healthcare Services
- Location Washington, D.C., DC, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded April 2012
- Employees 3
- Website hippomsg.com
Company Summary
HIPPOmsg's goal is to transform healthcare communication by making the communication of protected healthcare information (PHI) instant, secure, and completely HIPAA compliant. HIPPOmsg simulates text messaging and is available on mobile devices (Android and iOS), iPad, and desktops. Any verified healthcare professional can register as a free user to communicate PHI within and between practices. HIPPOmsg will eventually replace antiquated pagers.
Team
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Rahul K ShahCo-FounderRahul received his BA/MD from Boston University’s Combined Accelerated Seven-Year Medical Program. He trained in ENT (Otolaryngology) at Tufts Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Harvard. He is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics at Children’s National Medical Center. He is a national expert on patient safety and medical errors.
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Alex GrilliCo-FounderAlex is a practicing Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialist in the Boston area. After graduating from Boston University summa cum laude he attended Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Otolaryngology at Tufts Medical Center. He is currently on staff at the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary and is a Clinical Instructor of Otology and Laryngology at Harvard Medical School.
Advisors
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Charles Johnson, Choate Hall & Stewart LLPLawyerUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Angel InvestorsUnconfirmed
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