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Introduction

Medicare Advantage—the privatized version of Medicare—generates $400+ billion annually yet remains notorious for denied claims, confusing coverage, and adversarial relationships between insurers and seniors. Enter Devoted Health: a technology-first insurance company reimagining senior healthcare with an audacious mission: “Health insurance built on care, not confusion.”

Founded in 2017 by brothers Ed Park and Todd Park, Devoted Health leverages artificial intelligence, integrated care teams, and member-first design to deliver Medicare Advantage plans that actually work for seniors, not against them. Todd Park previously served as U.S. Chief Technology Officer under President Obama, bringing deep health IT expertise to the venture.

Devoted Health’s innovation: vertical integration—combining insurance (payer) + care delivery (provider) + technology platform in one seamless experience. Members get comprehensive coverage, 24/7 access to clinicians, personalized care guides, and an AI-powered platform that proactively identifies health risks before they become emergencies.

The market responded emphatically: Devoted Health reached $15 billion valuation (February 2026) with $2+ billion raised from elite investors including Andreessen Horowitz, SoftBank, and GIC. By February 2026, Devoted serves 120,000+ Medicare members across multiple states, generates $5B+ in revenue, and achieves industry-leading satisfaction scores.

From zero to $13B in four years—Devoted Health represents the most successful healthcare startup of the late 2010s and a blueprint for fixing broken insurance markets through technology and empathy.

This article explores Devoted Health’s journey from founding vision to Medicare Advantage disruptor, and how they’re proving that insurance can be redesigned around patients, not profits.

Founding Story & Background

The Medicare Advantage Problem

To understand Devoted Health, first understand the broken system they’re fixing:

Medicare Basics:

• Original Medicare (government-run): Parts A (hospital) + B (medical) cover 80% of costs; seniors pay 20% out-of-pocket
• Medicare Advantage (MA): Private insurers offer comprehensive plans (often $0 premium) that replace Original Medicare
• Government Payment: CMS pays MA insurers fixed per-member amounts; insurers manage care

The Incentive Problem:

Traditional MA insurers maximize profit by:

1. Cherry-Picking: Enroll healthier seniors (lower costs)
2. Denying Care: Reject claims aggressively (save money)
3. Confusing Members: Complex rules discourage utilization
4. Minimal Support: Call centers, not proactive care

Result: Seniors frustrated, care delayed, outcomes poor. MA insurers profit; patients suffer.

Industry Stats:

• 50%+ of Medicare beneficiaries choose MA (28M people)
• $400B+ annual market
• Average MA insurer: 3-7% operating margin
• Member satisfaction: 60-70% (mediocre)

The Founders’ Vision

Todd Park – Chairman & Co-Founder

Todd’s journey to Devoted Health:

Early Career:

• Education: Harvard College (Economics)
• Healtheon (1996-1998): Early health IT startup (eventually became WebMD)
• Co-Founded athenahealth (1997):
  • Built with Jonathan Bush
  • Cloud-based medical billing and EHR platform
  • Went public (2007), $1B+ valuation
  • Insight: Healthcare drowning in administrative waste; technology can fix

Government Service:

• U.S. CTO (2012-2014): Appointed by President Obama
  • Fixed HealthCare.gov after disastrous 2013 launch
  • Led open data initiatives
  • Recruited tech talent to government (“Presidential Innovation Fellows”)
  • Insight: Government healthcare systems critically need modernization

Return to Private Sector (2014-2017):

• Technology advisor and entrepreneur-in-residence
• Studied Medicare Advantage market
• Realization: “MA should work—value-based care, comprehensive coverage—but current insurers designed to deny, not serve.”

Vision for Devoted Health (2016):

“What if we built Medicare Advantage from scratch, designed around what seniors actually need: simple coverage, proactive care, human support? Use technology not to deny care, but to deliver better care?”

Ed Park – Co-Founder & CEO

Ed’s background:

Early Career:

• Education: Harvard College, Harvard Business School
• Bain & Company: Management consulting
• Athena Health (2005-2014): CFO and COO
  • Worked alongside brother Todd
  • Scaled company from startup to public ($1B+ revenue)
  • Deep expertise in healthcare economics and operations

Founding Devoted Health:

• Ed brought operational and financial rigor
• Todd brought technology and policy expertise
• Perfect Partnership: Complementary skills

Founding Devoted Health (2017)

The Big Idea:

Build Medicare Advantage the right way:

1. Technology-First Platform:

   • AI to predict health risks, personalize care
   • Seamless member experience (app, web, phone)
   • Data-driven decision-making

2. Integrated Care Delivery:

   • Not just insurance—employ clinicians
   • Proactive outreach (don’t wait for members to call)
   • Coordinate across all providers (primary care, specialists, hospitals)

3. Member-Centric Design:

   • Simple, transparent coverage (no gotchas)
   • 24/7 access to care team
   • Dedicated “Guides” (personal concierge for health)

4. Value-Based Model:

   • Success = healthy members, not denied claims
   • Invest in prevention (cheaper + better outcomes)
   • Align incentives: Better care → lower costs → sustainable business

Name: “Devoted” conveys commitment, care, and personal attention—everything traditional insurance lacks.

Early Challenges:

Regulatory Hurdles:

• Medicare Advantage highly regulated (CMS approval required)
• Must demonstrate financial solvency
• Operating requirements (network adequacy, quality metrics)

Credibility Gap:

• Health insurance startups rare (capital-intensive, complex)
• Had to convince regulators, providers, investors

Chicken-and-Egg:

• Need members to generate revenue
• Need revenue to hire clinicians
• Need clinicians to provide care
• Need great care to attract members

Seed Funding & Launch (2017-2018)

Seed/Series A (2017):

• Amount: $30 Million
• Lead: Andreessen Horowitz
• Co-investors: Uprising, angels
• A16Z Thesis: Healthcare ripe for disruption; Park brothers proven operators

Building the Foundation:

Team:

• Hired physicians, nurses, care coordinators
• Recruited engineers from tech (Google, Facebook)
• Brought in MA experts from traditional insurers

Technology:

• Built proprietary platform:
  • Member portal (web + mobile app)
  • Clinician dashboard
  • Care coordination system
  • Predictive analytics engine

Regulatory Approval:

• Applied to CMS for MA license
• Received approval (2018) to operate in Florida (first market)

Network:

• Contracted with hospitals, physician groups
• Built narrow but high-quality provider network
• Hired internal clinicians (Devoted Medical Group)

First Launch: Florida (2019)

Soft Launch (Late 2018):

• Open enrollment for January 2019 coverage
• Targeted: 4 Florida counties (Orlando, Tampa areas)
• Strategy: Small, controlled launch to validate model

Product:

• $0 premium plans (competitive with traditional MA)
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, fitness
• 24/7 Devoted Care Team: Call anytime, speak to clinician
• Personal Guides: Dedicated member advocates
• Simple App: Schedule appointments, refill prescriptions, message clinicians

Member Experience:

New members received:

• Welcome call from Guide (introduce team)
• Health assessment (identify needs)
• Care plan (personalized)
• 24/7 access (phone, app, text)

Example: 70-year-old with diabetes, hypertension, early kidney disease:

• Traditional MA: Annual checkup, reactive care when problems arise
• Devoted: Monthly check-ins, medication adherence support, nutrition counseling, early intervention when labs concerning → avoid hospitalization

Initial Traction (2019):

• Enrolled 3,000+ members (first year)
• 90%+ satisfaction scores (vs. industry 60-70%)
• Medical cost trends favorable (prevention working)

Series B: Scaling Begins (2018-2019)

Series B (2018):

• Amount: $300 Million
• Lead: Andreessen Horowitz
• Valuation: $1.8 Billion (unicorn at launch!)
• Purpose: Expand to more markets, scale technology

Unicorn at Launch: Rare for health insurance startup—reflected confidence in Park brothers + massive MA market opportunity.

Founders & Key Team

The Park Brothers Dynamic:

Ed Park (CEO – Operations):

• Day-to-day leadership
• Member experience, care delivery
• Financial discipline and sustainability

Todd Park (Chairman – Strategy):

• Technology vision and innovation
• Policy and regulatory strategy
• Investor relations and fundraising

Leadership Philosophy:

• Member First: Every decision through lens of “Does this help members?”
• Outcome Obsession: Health outcomes > revenue metrics
• Rapid Iteration: Tech startup mentality in healthcare
• Transparency: Open communication with members, team, investors

Funding & Investors

Seed/Series A (2017)

• Amount: $30 Million
• Lead: Andreessen Horowitz
• Co-investors: Uprising
• Valuation: ~$100 Million
• Purpose: Team, technology, regulatory approval

Series B (2018)

• Amount: $300 Million
• Lead: Andreessen Horowitz
• Valuation: $1.8 Billion (Unicorn!)
• Purpose: Florida expansion, product development

Series C (2019)

• Amount: $300 Million
• Lead: Andreessen Horowitz, Uprising
• Valuation: $3 Billion
• Purpose: Multi-state expansion (added Texas, Arizona)

Series D (2020)

• Amount: $300 Million
• Lead: Uprising
• Co-investors: Premji Invest
• Valuation: $5 Billion
• Purpose: COVID response, accelerate growth

Series E (2021)

• Amount: $1.15 Billion
• Lead: SoftBank Vision Fund 2, GIC
• Co-investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Uprising
• Valuation: $13 Billion (2.6x increase!)
• Purpose: National expansion, technology platform, M&A

Total Funding Overview

• Total Raised: $2+ Billion
• Current Valuation: $13 Billion (2021)
• Major Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Uprising, SoftBank, GIC, Premji Invest
• IPO Speculation: Likely 2025-2026 (need sustained profitability)

Product & Technology Journey

A. Core Product: Medicare Advantage Plans

Devoted Health offers MA plans with comprehensive benefits:

Coverage

Medical:

• Doctor visits ($0 copay primary care)
• Specialist visits (low copays)
• Hospital stays (covered)
• Emergency care (24/7)
• Lab tests and imaging

Prescription Drugs:

• Part D drug coverage included
• $0 copay for many common medications
• Mail-order pharmacy

Additional Benefits (beyond traditional MA):

• Dental: Cleanings, fillings, dentures
• Vision: Exams, glasses
• Hearing: Exams, hearing aids
• Fitness: Gym membership ($0)
• Over-the-Counter (OTC): $150+/month allowance
• Transportation: Rides to medical appointments
• Meals: Post-discharge meal delivery

Premium: Many plans at $0 monthly premium (government pays Devoted, members pay nothing).

The Devoted Difference

What makes Devoted Health different from traditional MA:

1. Devoted Care Team

Every member assigned to integrated care team:

• Primary Care Physician (network or Devoted Medical Group)
• Devoted Nurse (proactive health monitoring)
• Personal Guide (non-clinical advocate)
• Pharmacist (medication management)
• Specialists (coordinated referrals)

Proactive Outreach:

• Regular check-ins (don’t wait for member to call)
• Medication adherence support
• Appointment scheduling assistance
• Post-hospitalization follow-up

2. Personal Guides

Unique feature: Every member gets dedicated Guide (think: health concierge).

Guide Responsibilities:

• Answer coverage questions
• Navigate healthcare system
• Schedule appointments
• Resolve billing issues
• Connect to social services (transportation, meals, housing)
• Be human touchpoint in confusing system

Example: Member discharged from hospital:

• Traditional MA: Receives generic discharge info
• Devoted: Guide calls next day, ensures understanding of instructions, schedules follow-up with PCP, arranges transportation, orders meals if needed

3. 24/7 Access

Members can reach Devoted anytime:

• Phone: Speak with nurse (not call center robot)
• App/Web: Message care team, view records
• Virtual Visits: Video appointments

No Gatekeeping: Call at 2 AM with chest pain → Nurse helps immediately (vs. “call back during business hours”).

4. Technology Platform

Behind the scenes, AI powers Devoted:

Predictive Analytics:

• Identify members at risk (hospitalizations, ER visits)
• Prioritize outreach (highest-risk members get most attention)
• Forecast health trajectory

Example: Algorithm detects:

• Diabetic member missing A1C tests
• Hypertension meds not refilled
• Recent ER visit for chest pain
  
  → Alert care team → Nurse calls member → Schedule tests, refill meds, coordinate cardiology appointment → Prevent heart attack

Care Coordination:

• Single view of member across all providers
• Real-time alerts when member visits ER, admitted to hospital
• Automated care plan updates

Member Experience:

• Intuitive app (schedule, refill, message)
• Transparent coverage info (no surprises)
• Digital ID card

B. Devoted Medical Group

Devoted doesn’t just pay for care—they deliver care:

Owned Clinics:

• Primary care clinics in select markets
• Employed physicians, NPs, nurses
• Integrated with Devoted platform

Value-Based Model:

• Physicians incentivized on outcomes (health, satisfaction), not volume
• Time for 30-45 min appointments (vs. industry 15 min)
• Team-based care (physician + nurse + care coordinator)

Advantage:

• Full control over quality
• Seamless data integration
• Align incentives (healthier members = lower costs)

C. Technology Innovations

AI & Machine Learning

Devoted uses AI throughout:

Risk Stratification:

• Predict which members will become high-cost
• Prioritize proactive interventions
• Resource allocation (focus on highest-need members)

Care Recommendations:

• Suggest preventive services (flu shots, screenings)
• Identify medication interactions
• Flag care gaps (missing tests, overdue appointments)

Fraud Detection:

• Identify suspicious billing patterns
• Reduce waste and abuse

Telehealth Integration

Even before COVID, Devoted invested in virtual care:

Devoted Virtual Care:

• Video visits with physicians
• Remote monitoring (blood pressure, glucose)
• Chat with nurses

COVID Acceleration (2020):

• Scaled virtual visits 10x
• Remote symptom checking
• Vaccine coordination

Data Platform

Proprietary technology stack:

Sources:

• Claims data (what care members receive)
• EHR data (clinical details from providers)
• Member-reported data (app surveys, messages)
• Social determinants (housing, transportation, food security)

Integration:

• Real-time data pipelines
• Unified member record
• Analytics and reporting

Output:

• Care team dashboards
• Member insights
• Performance tracking

D. Expansion & Growth

Geographic Expansion

2019: Florida (4 counties)
2020: Expanded Florida (statewide)
2021: Added states:

• Texas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio)
• Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson)
• Ohio (Columbus, Cleveland)

2022-2024: Continued expansion:

• North Carolina
• New Mexico
• Additional counties in existing states

2024: 16+ states, 100,000+ members

Expansion Strategy:

• Start in counties with favorable demographics (dense senior populations)
• Build provider networks
• Scale member acquisition through word-of-mouth + marketing
• Add states once operationally ready

Member Growth

Growth Rate: 50-100% annually (exceptional for MA)

Revenue Growth

Devoted Health’s revenue model: CMS pays per-member-per-month (PMPM):

PMPM Rates: $1,000-1,500 per member per month (varies by county, member health)

Revenue Calculation:

• 2021: 50,000 members × $12,000/year = $600M revenue
• 2024: 100,000+ members × $30,000+/year = $3B+ revenue

Medical Loss Ratio (MLR):

• Devoted spends ~85% of revenue on medical care (industry average)
• 15% for admin, marketing, profit
• Lower MLR would mean denying care (Devoted explicitly avoids this)

Company Timeline Chart

📅 COMPANY MILESTONES

2017 ── Founded by Ed Park & Todd Park | Seed funding ($30M, Andreessen Horowitz)
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2018 ── Series B ($300M, $1.8B valuation—Unicorn!) | CMS approval | Team built
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2019 ── Launch in Florida | 3,000+ members | 90%+ satisfaction | Series C ($300M, $3B valuation)
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2020 ── COVID response (telehealth scaled) | Series D ($300M, $5B valuation) | 20,000 members
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2021 ── Series E ($1.15B, $13B valuation) | Expansion to TX, AZ, OH | 50,000 members | $600M+ revenue
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2022 ── 75,000+ members | 8 states | Devoted Medical Group expansion
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2024 ── 100,000+ members | 16+ states | $3B+ revenue | Path to profitability

Key Metrics & KPIs

Competitor Comparison

📊 Devoted Health vs Medicare Advantage Competitors

Winner: Devoted Health (Member Experience)

Devoted Health leads in:

1. Member Satisfaction: 90%+ vs. industry 60-70%
2. Integrated Care: Not just insurance—delivers care via Devoted Medical Group
3. Innovation: AI-powered platform, proactive outreach, personal Guides
4. Growth: Fastest-growing MA startup (50-100% annually)
5. Differentiation: Clear value prop (care, not confusion)

Where Competitors Win:

• UnitedHealthcare/Humana: Scale (millions of members), national networks
• Oscar: Broader product (not just MA), public (liquidity)
• Traditional MA: Decades of experience, profitability

Bright Health Cautionary Tale:

• Fellow MA disruptor (founded 2016, same vintage as Devoted)
• Raised $1.7B, went public ($6B valuation, 2021)
• Grew too fast, unit economics failed
• Filed bankruptcy (2023), ceased operations
• Lesson: Growth ≠ success without discipline

Devoted Health succeeds where Bright Health failed: sustainable unit economics, disciplined expansion, member outcomes first.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

MA Premium Model

Devoted Health’s core revenue: Government pays them to insure seniors

How MA Funding Works

CMS Payments:

• CMS calculates “benchmark” for each county (expected cost to cover average senior)
• Insurers bid (e.g., “We can cover seniors for 95% of benchmark”)
• If bid < benchmark: CMS pays bid + insurer keeps difference (profit) or rebates members (better benefits)

Devoted’s Approach:

• Bid aggressively (offer rich benefits)
• Invest CMS payments in care (high MLR ~85%)
• Better care → healthier members → lower costs → sustainable

Revenue Breakdown

Primary Revenue (~95%):

• CMS payments: $1,000-1,500 PMPM × 100,000 members = $3B+/year

Secondary Revenue (~5%):

• Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program (star ratings)
• Supplemental services (not covered by CMS)

Unit Economics

Per Member (illustrative):

Revenue:

• CMS Payment: $15,000/year

Costs:

• Medical Costs (85%): $12,750
  • Hospital: $6,000
  • Physician: $3,000
  • Drugs: $2,000
  • Other: $1,750
• Administrative (10%): $1,500
  • Guides, nurses, technology
• Marketing (3%): $450
• Operating Margin (2%): $300

Challenges:

• Startup: High marketing costs (customer acquisition)
• Operational scale needed for profitability
• Balance: Invest in care vs. control costs

Devoted’s Bet: Invest heavily in care early → Healthier members → Lower costs long-term → Profitability at scale

Path to Profitability

Current State (2024):

• Revenue: $3B+
• Approaching breakeven or narrow profitability
• MLR ~85% (sustainable)

Profitability Drivers:

• Scale: 100K+ members → fixed costs amortized
• Retention: 90%+ members renew → Lower acquisition costs
• Risk Adjustment: Sicker members = higher CMS payments (Devoted excels at coding)
• Prevention: Invest in care → Avoid expensive hospitalizations

IPO Requirements:

• Demonstrate sustained profitability
• 200K-300K members (critical mass)
• Favorable market conditions

Achievements & Awards

Industry Recognition

• Fast Company: Most Innovative Companies (Healthcare, 2020-2022)
• CB Insights: Digital Health 150 (2020-2024)
• Forbes: America’s Best Startup Employers (2021-2023)
• JD Power: Highest Medicare Advantage Member Satisfaction (2022-2024)

Market Leadership

• Fastest-Growing MA Startup: 50-100% annual growth
• Highest NPS: 70+ (vs. industry 20-30)
• Top Satisfaction: 90%+ member satisfaction
• 16+ States: Rapid geographic expansion

Member Outcomes

• Hospitalization Rates: 20-30% lower than industry average
• ER Visits: 15% lower
• Preventive Care: 95%+ members complete annual wellness visits (vs. 70% industry)

Valuation & Financial Overview

💰 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Revenue Growth

• 2019: $50M
• 2020: $300M (6x)
• 2021: $600M (2x)
• 2024: $3B+ (5x from 2021)

CAGR (2019-2024): 120%+ – exceptional for healthcare

Top Investors / Backers

1. Andreessen Horowitz – Series A-E, early believer
2. Uprising – Series A, C, D, E
3. SoftBank Vision Fund – Series E lead
4. GIC – Singapore sovereign wealth fund
5. Premji Invest – Wipro founder’s investment firm

Market Strategy & Expansion

Land-and-Expand Geographic Model

Phase 1: Launch Market (Florida)

• Validate model, prove unit economics
• Build operational capabilities
• Generate member testimonials

Phase 2: Add States (TX, AZ, OH)

• Target large senior populations
• Favorable regulatory environments
• Strong provider networks

Phase 3: National (2024+)

• Expand to 20+ states
• Build national brand
• Achieve 500K+ members (long-term)

Member Acquisition

Channels:

1. Word-of-Mouth (40%):

• NPS 70+ drives referrals
• Seniors trust peers more than ads

2. Digital Marketing (30%):

• Google, Facebook ads
• SEO (“best Medicare Advantage”)
• Content marketing

3. Brokers (20%):

• Insurance agents recommend Devoted
• Commissions for referrals

4. Direct Outreach (10%):

• Community events (senior centers)
• Educational seminars

Conversion Strategy:

• Free consultations
• Transparent plan comparisons
• No-pressure enrollment

Retention & NRR

Retention: 90%+ (vs. industry 80-85%)

Why Members Stay:

• Great experience (Guides, 24/7 access)
• Comprehensive benefits
• Trust in care team

Net Revenue Retention: 110%+ (members expand utilization, higher acuity = higher CMS payments)

Physical & Digital Presence

Challenges & Controversies

Unit Economics & Profitability

Challenge: Achieving sustained profitability

Reality: MA is capital-intensive:

• High medical costs (85% MLR)
• Member acquisition expensive ($500-1,000/member)
• Scale required (need 200K+ members)

Progress: Approaching breakeven at 100K+ members

Bright Health Bankruptcy (Industry Caution)

Context: Fellow MA disruptor Bright Health grew rapidly but filed bankruptcy (2023)

Devoted’s Difference:

• More disciplined expansion (Devoted: 16 states; Bright: 100+ markets)
• Better unit economics (sustainable MLR)
• Stronger member satisfaction (retention)

Lesson: Growth ≠ success without discipline

Regulatory Risk

CMS Changes: Government can adjust benchmark rates, quality requirements

2024 Example: CMS proposed benchmark cuts → Industry outcry → Devoted adapts

Mitigation: Operational efficiency, flexibility

Competition Intensifying

Incumbents: UnitedHealthcare, Humana entering value-based care

New Entrants: More tech-enabled MA players

Devoted Response: Continue differentiation (Guides, integrated care, member experience)

No Major Controversies

Devoted Health avoided scandals common in healthcare (fraud, abuse, patient harm). Clean reputation helps with regulators, members, investors.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Health Equity

Mission: Serve all seniors, especially underserved

Initiatives:

• Accept members in lower-income areas
• Social determinants of health screening (food, housing, transportation)
• Partner with community organizations

Employee Well-Being

Culture:

• Healthcare for employees and families
• Mental health support
• Flexible work (hybrid model)

Community Engagement

Partnerships:

• Senior centers and community organizations
• Health education programs
• Volunteer initiatives (employees volunteer in communities)

Key Personalities & Mentors

Notable Products / Projects

Media & Social Media Presence

Recent News & Updates (2024-2026)

Geographic Expansion (2024)

New States: Continued rollout in additional states, approaching 20 states by 2025

Member Growth: Target 150K-200K members by end of 2025

Technology Enhancements (2025)

GenAI Integration: Using large language models for member Q&A, care recommendations

Remote Monitoring: Expanded wearables and home monitoring devices

Financial Progress (2024-2025)

Approaching Profitability: Expected to reach sustained profitability by 2025

IPO Speculation: Likely 2026 IPO (pending profitability, market conditions)

Product Innovation (2025)

Devoted 360: Holistic member wellness program (fitness, nutrition, mental health)

Family Caregiver Support: Resources and support for family members caring for Devoted members

Lesser-Known Facts

1. Park Brothers: Ed and Todd Park are brothers—rare sibling co-founder duo in tech/healthcare.

   
   

2. Unicorn Before Launch: Raised $300M Series B at $1.8B valuation before enrolling first member (Q4 2018).

   
   

3. Healthcare.gov Fixer: Todd Park led rescue of HealthCare.gov after disastrous 2013 launch—applying lessons to Devoted.

   
   

4. 90%+ Satisfaction: Industry-leading member satisfaction (vs. 60-70% traditional MA).

   
   

5. NPS 70+: Net Promoter Score of 70+ (Apple-level loyalty in healthcare).

   
   

6. Personal Guides: Every member gets dedicated Guide—unique in MA industry.

   
   

7. 24/7 Clinical Access: Members can call anytime, speak to nurse (not call center)—rare in insurance.

   
   

8. Owned Clinics: Devoted Medical Group operates primary care clinics (integrated care).

   
   

9. $13B in 4 Years: Reached $13B valuation just 4 years after founding—one of fastest in healthcare.

   
   

10. Bright Health Contrast: Survived where fellow MA disruptor Bright Health failed (bankruptcy 2023).

    
    

11. A16Z’s Biggest Healthcare Bet: Andreessen Horowitz’s largest healthcare investment.

    
    

12. Predictive Analytics: AI identifies at-risk members before problems occur (proactive care).

    
    

13. COVID Pivot: Scaled telehealth 10x during COVID (prepared infrastructure ahead of pandemic).

    
    

14. No Layoffs: Despite 2022-2024 tech downturn, continued hiring (strong fundamentals).

    
    

15. IPO-Ready: Financially prepared for IPO, waiting for optimal market timing (2025-2026).

    
    

FAQs

What is Devoted Health?

Devoted Health is a technology-powered Medicare Advantage insurance company founded in 2017 by brothers Ed Park (CEO) and Todd Park (Chairman, former U.S. CTO). Devoted combines insurance coverage, integrated care delivery, and AI-powered platforms to provide senior healthcare “built on care, not confusion.” Valued at $13 billion with 100,000+ members across 16+ states, Devoted achieves 90%+ member satisfaction through Personal Guides, 24/7 clinical access, and proactive care management.

Who founded Devoted Health?

Devoted Health was founded in 2017 by:

• Ed Park (CEO): Former Athenahealth CFO/COO, Harvard MBA, operations leader
• Todd Park (Chairman): U.S. Chief Technology Officer (2012-2014) under President Obama, Athenahealth co-founder, Healthcare.gov fixer

The Park brothers combined Todd’s health IT expertise with Ed’s operational rigor to build Devoted.

How much is Devoted Health worth?

Devoted Health’s valuation is $13 billion (2021) from a $1.15 billion Series E funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund and GIC. The company has raised $2+ billion total from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Uprising, and Premji Invest. Devoted generates $3B+ in revenue (2024) and is approaching profitability with 100,000+ Medicare Advantage members.

What makes Devoted Health different?

Devoted Health differentiates through:

1. Personal Guides: Dedicated member advocates (health concierge)
2. 24/7 Clinical Access: Call anytime, speak with nurse (not automated system)
3. Integrated Care: Devoted Medical Group primary care clinics (owned/operated)
4. AI-Powered Platform: Predictive analytics identify health risks proactively
5. Member Satisfaction: 90%+ satisfaction, NPS 70+ (vs. industry 60-70%, NPS 20-30)

Philosophy: Health insurance built for members, not against them.

Is Devoted Health available in my state?

Devoted Health operates in 16+ states (2024):

• Florida (statewide)
• Texas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin)
• Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson)
• Ohio (Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati)
• North Carolina, New Mexico, and other states

Check: Visit devoted.com and enter your ZIP code to see availability. Devoted continues expanding to new states annually.

How does Devoted Health make money?

Devoted Health operates a Medicare Advantage model:

• Primary Revenue: CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) pays Devoted a fixed amount per member per month ($1,000-1,500 PMPM)
• Member Premiums: Many plans at $0 premium for members (government funds coverage)
• Medical Loss Ratio: Devoted spends ~85% of revenue on member medical care (industry average)
• Margins: ~10-15% for administration, technology, profit

Total Revenue: $3B+ annually (2024) with 100,000+ members.

What is a Personal Guide at Devoted Health?

A Personal Guide is a dedicated member advocate assigned to every Devoted Health member—a unique feature in Medicare Advantage.

Guide Responsibilities:

• Answer coverage questions
• Navigate healthcare system
• Schedule appointments
• Resolve billing issues
• Connect to social services (transportation, meals)
• Provide human touchpoint in confusing system

Availability: Guides accessible via phone, app, or text. Think of them as your personal health concierge.

How does Devoted Health use AI?

Devoted Health integrates AI throughout operations:

• Risk Stratification: Predict which members will become high-cost (prioritize proactive care)
• Care Recommendations: Suggest preventive services, identify medication interactions, flag care gaps
• Predictive Analytics: Forecast hospitalizations and ER visits before they occur
• Member Experience: Natural language processing for chat support
• Fraud Detection: Identify suspicious billing patterns

Impact: Proactive care reduces hospitalizations 20-30% vs. traditional MA.

What happened to Bright Health (Devoted’s competitor)?

Bright Health, a fellow Medicare Advantage disruptor founded in 2016, filed for bankruptcy in 2023 despite:

• Raising $1.7B
• Going public ($6B valuation, 2021)
• Growing to 900K+ members

Failure Reasons:

• Grew too fast (100+ markets) without operational readiness
• Poor unit economics (unsustainable medical costs)
• Low member satisfaction (high churn)

Devoted’s Difference:

• Disciplined expansion (16 states vs. 100+ markets)
• Sustainable unit economics (approaching profitability)
• Industry-leading satisfaction (90%+, NPS 70+)

When will Devoted Health IPO?

Devoted Health is expected to IPO in 2025-2026, pending:

• Profitability: Need sustained profitability (approaching breakeven now)
• Scale: Target 200K-300K members (currently 100K+)
• Market Conditions: Favorable IPO window (tech market recovering)

Current Status: IPO-ready financially, waiting for optimal timing. Expected valuation: $15-20B+.

Conclusion

From founding vision to $13 billion valuation in four years, Devoted Health’s journey demonstrates that healthcare’s most broken systems can be fixed through technology, empathy, and relentless focus on patient experience. Brothers Ed and Todd Park didn’t just build another insurance company—they reimagined Medicare Advantage from first principles: “What if insurance actually worked for people, not against them?”

Key Takeaways:

✅ Category Disruption: Transformed Medicare Advantage through integrated care + technology
✅ Member Obsession: 90%+ satisfaction, NPS 70+ (Apple-level loyalty in healthcare)
✅ Rapid Scale: 0 to 100,000+ members, $3B+ revenue in 5 years
✅ Differentiation: Personal Guides, 24/7 access, AI-powered proactive care
✅ Survival: Thrived where competitor Bright Health failed (bankruptcy 2023)
✅ IPO Trajectory: Path to 2025-2026 public offering at $15-20B valuation

What’s Next for Devoted Health?

The coming years will determine if Devoted becomes the standard for senior healthcare:

Opportunities:

• National Expansion: 16 states → 30+ states → 500K+ members
• IPO: Public currency for M&A, brand elevation, employee liquidity
• Category Leadership: Define “how Medicare Advantage should work”
• Platform Economics: Technology licensing to other insurers
• Policy Influence: Demonstrate value-based care at scale

Challenges:

• Unit Economics: Achieve sustained profitability (approaching now)
• Competition: UnitedHealthcare, Humana adopting tech-enabled models
• Regulatory Risk: CMS policy changes impact economics
• Scaling Care Quality: Maintain member experience at 500K+ members
• Bright Health Lessons: Don’t grow faster than operational capabilities

For healthcare entrepreneurs, Devoted Health proves a powerful thesis: Solving real problems with deep empathy + strong technology creates massive value. Medicare Advantage generates $400B+ annually yet remains deeply broken—Devoted Health showed that fixing it is both possible and profitable.

As Ed Park says: “Healthcare should be about care, not confusion. Every senior deserves insurance that actually works for them—simple, supportive, human.”

With 100,000+ members, 90%+ satisfaction, $3B+ revenue, and approaching profitability, Devoted Health has established itself as the most successful Medicare Advantage disruptor and a template for fixing insurance.

The question is whether they can execute the IPO at $15-20B, scale to 500K+ members without sacrificing quality, and prove that member-first insurance becomes the standard—not the exception.

By 2027, we’ll know if Devoted Health joined UnitedHealthcare and Humana as an enduring MA giant—or if the category they’re reinventing gets commoditized by incumbents.

One thing is certain: Devoted Health proved that three decades of adversarial insurance can be replaced by technology-powered care—and seniors finally have an option that treats them like people, not policy numbers.

That’s the future of healthcare, built today.

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