Bio: Nicole is an experienced health tech innovator and entrepreneur with expertise in EHR data models and workflows as well as commercializing SDOH solutions. She spent 7 years at Epic where she worked with numerous health systems across the country helping them to implement their EHR system. At SameSky Health, she developed strategic initiatives to improve client relationship management, implementation, retention, and reporting. Her contributions led to client expansions and over 10x increase in company revenue. Her combined EHR, clinical, and startup experience give her unique insights into interoperability, as well as using data and technology to drive impact.

Org Info: Alvee is an AI-driven health equity platform helping providers to integrate SDOH into clinical workflows. Alvee helps healthcare organizations to reduce health disparities with AI-driven insights and autonomous care navigation. Its platform proactively identifies barriers to care, lays out actionable pathways for SDOH, and helps to close the loop on resource referrals. Alvee focuses on enhanced health outcomes, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency.

What motivated you to pursue your current work?

My personal journey has significantly shaped Alvee’s mission. Coming from a modest background and being the first in my family to graduate college, I understand many barriers individuals face. During my 7 years at Epic, I encountered firsthand the frustrations healthcare providers face due to balancing patient care with EHR documentation. Later at SameSky Health, I witnessed the stark health disparities in underserved communities. These experiences and my passion for social impact drives me to create scalable tech solutions to empower healthcare organizations to identify and address barriers to care.

What distinct value does your work bring to the digital health field?

Alvee brings distinct value to the digital health field by integrating AI-driven insights and autonomous care navigation directly into healthcare workflows. Our platform not only identifies SDOH but also provides actionable pathways and automates the closure of care gaps. This approach enhances patient outcomes, supports regulatory compliance, and boosts operational efficiency. Alvee’s unique focus on health equity rehumanizes healthcare delivery, making it a pioneer in leveraging technology to address systemic disparities.

How does your work impact your target end-users or stakeholders?

Alvee significantly enhances the operational efficiency and care delivery of healthcare providers and organizations. By integrating advanced AI tools, Alvee empowers providers to efficiently identify and address SDOH, improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. Additionally, Alvee’s platform helps healthcare organizations comply with health equity regulations and optimize revenue through improved billing practices, including capturing new SDOH-related reimbursements. This dual benefit streamlines healthcare systems, making them more equitable, patient-centered, and financially sustainable.

What is one exciting update or near-term opportunity that you would like to share with the digital health community?

We are piloting the Alvee personalized SDOH care plans and autonomous care navigator with Mayo Clinic and University of Miami Health System.