Andrew Kress, HealthVerity Co-Founder and CEO: “By synchronizing our unique data ecosystem with state-of-the-art technologies, we offer leading-edge solutions that advance the science.”

HealthVerity emerged at a critical juncture in the healthcare industry's evolution, driven by the pressing need for a more accurate and reliable method to amalgamate diverse datasets while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Conceived with a vision to revolutionize data interoperability, HealthVerity's inception marked a pivotal moment in healthcare technology. However, its impact transcended mere data integration; it aimed to catalyze innovation and drive insights that could transform patient care. The genesis of HealthVerity can be traced back to recognition within the healthcare sector of the inefficiencies and limitations plaguing traditional data management systems. Siloed datasets hindered comprehensive analysis, impeding the industry's ability to derive meaningful insights and deliver optimal care. Moreover, stringent regulatory requirements, particularly those outlined in HIPAA, necessitated a robust framework for handling sensitive patient information securely. In response to these challenges, HealthVerity embarked on a mission to pioneer a solution that not only addressed data interoperability but also prioritized privacy, governance, and exchange. Through its innovative IPGE approach—synchronizing Identity, Privacy, Governance, and Exchange—HealthVerity endeavored to establish a new standard in healthcare data management. This approach aimed to foster a high-governance environment that upheld stringent privacy standards while facilitating seamless data exchange across a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders.

As HealthVerity's journey unfolded, its significance within the healthcare landscape became increasingly apparent. Collaborating with leading pharmaceutical companies, payers, and government agencies, HealthVerity played a pivotal role in enabling longitudinal patient journeys and driving better patient outcomes. By providing a secure and privacy-compliant platform for data synchronization and exchange, HealthVerity empowered its partners to harness the full potential of real-world data. One of the cornerstones of HealthVerity's mission was to break down barriers to data access and foster collaboration among healthcare stakeholders. Through its comprehensive data ecosystem and cutting-edge technologies, HealthVerity facilitated frictionless access to data, unlocking new avenues for research, innovation, and personalized medicine. This democratization of data paved the way for transformative advancements in healthcare delivery and patient care. The impact of HealthVerity extended beyond the confines of traditional healthcare boundaries. By enabling the seamless exchange of real-world data, HealthVerity catalyzed interdisciplinary collaboration and drove synergies across various sectors. From accelerating drug discovery and development to optimizing healthcare resource allocation, HealthVerity's contributions reverberated throughout the healthcare ecosystem, driving positive change at every level.

Advance the science with research-ready real-world data

HealthVerity stands at the forefront of advancing scientific research through its unparalleled data solutions, meticulously designed to harness the power of real-world data (RWD). With access to the nation's largest healthcare and consumer data ecosystem, HealthVerity empowers researchers to construct comprehensive patient journeys and tackle some of the most intricate healthcare challenges. Through the seamless synchronization of its unique data ecosystem with cutting-edge technologies, HealthVerity offers innovative solutions that drive scientific progress. At the heart of HealthVerity's offerings lies the HealthVerity Marketplace, a revolutionary platform that simplifies the discovery and licensing of RWD. This self-service cloud solution empowers users to build custom cohorts effortlessly, providing real-time insights into patient counts and overlaps. By democratizing access to RWD, HealthVerity Marketplace accelerates research endeavors and facilitates informed decision-making.

The cornerstone of HealthVerity's capabilities is its expansive Data Ecosystem, trusted by 18 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies to propel scientific advancements. Leveraging this vast repository of healthcare and consumer data, researchers gain unprecedented insights into patient behaviors, disease trends, and treatment outcomes. HealthVerity's Data Ecosystem serves as a catalyst for innovation, driving breakthroughs across various domains of healthcare research. In the realm of media measurement, HealthVerity offers a groundbreaking solution that synchronizes digital and television media behavior with patient activity in a HIPAA-compliant manner. This enables precise targeting, self-directed analytics, and real-time campaign attribution, revolutionizing the way healthcare organizations engage with their target audiences.

For insurance underwriting, HealthVerity provides a strategic advantage by synchronizing employee rosters with its de-identified healthcare and consumer data ecosystem. This enables insurers to gain deeper insights into the risk profiles of employer groups, facilitating more informed underwriting decisions and risk management strategies. HealthVerity's specialized mastersets further demonstrate its commitment to advancing scientific research in critical healthcare domains. The Maternal Outcomes Masterset (MOM) offers fast and reliable real-world evidence for pregnancy studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of the maternal journey. Similarly, the COVID-19 Masterset facilitates the generation of novel insights on COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and the ongoing impact of the pandemic, aiding in the global response efforts. Moreover, HealthVerity's Chronic Kidney Disease Masterset streamlines research efforts by compiling relevant clinical attributes into a research-ready dataset. This enables researchers to gain deeper insights into the CKD patient journey, accelerating the development of effective interventions and treatments. By offering comprehensive data solutions tailored to specific healthcare challenges, HealthVerity is driving scientific progress and revolutionizing the way research is conducted in the healthcare industry. With its unwavering commitment to advancing the science, HealthVerity continues to empower researchers and organizations to unlock new insights and improve patient outcomes.

Meet the leader behind the success of HealthVerity

Andrew Kress, Co-Founder and CEO

Andrew is responsible for the overall strategy and performance of the business. He works closely with the team to support our clients and healthcare data providers. Previously, he was the SVP of Healthcare Value Solutions for IMS Health. Health Economics and Outcomes Research Services, Real World Evidence Solutions, Payer and Provider Services, Clinical Trial Optimization Solutions, and Government Services were among the organizations reporting to Andrew. In addition, he created the company’s mobile health offerings and designed their emerging genomics strategy. Prior to IMS, Andrew was the CEO of SDI Health—the recognized leader in clinical and transactional healthcare data-based analytics—prior to its acquisition by IMS Health in 2011. During his tenure, SDI developed and grew one of the largest linked de-identified healthcare data assets available. SDI also became the nation’s second largest pharmaceutical informatics concern, with over 600 employees servicing hundreds of clients. Andrew’s track record at SDI included multiple strategic acquisitions that enabled the company to continuously drive growth and shareholder value.

He is also involved as an investor and advisor to a number of other healthcare start-ups. Andrew holds a B.A. in English from Yale University.

“HealthVerity offers a comprehensive, yet flexible approach that synchronizes unparalleled Identity management with built-in Privacy compliance and Governance, providing the ability to discover and Exchange a near limitless combination of data at a record pace.”