RubiconMD Secures $18M in Series C Financing Led by Deerfield to Fuel Growth in Primary Care
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RubiconMD, the leading eConsult platform providing access to specialist expertise, today announced it raised $18 million in Series C funding led by Deerfield Management Company. “We are at a crucial moment in the shift towards a value-based health care system, with private and public payers seeking to find innovative ways to improve quality and affordability,” Dr. Harris said. “By removing the barriers to receiving specialty insights in all settings of care, RubiconMD is driving healthcare towards a more accessible, value-based ecosystem,” said Laura Veroneau, Partner at Optum Ventures and Board member. “Deerfield’s experience, reach and commitment to realizing the future of healthcare will be pivotal as we continue to break down barriers to access and ensure all patient populations receive the care they need.” The Company expects to use the new capital to fuel its ongoing growth. Through its digital platform, RubiconMD enables the remote exchange of insights between clinicians that eliminates unnecessary referrals and services, reduces patient wait time and travel burdens, and allows primary care to practice at the top of their license.