Castlight Health: Healthcare Services Shopping

Although a bit overused these days, the adage “Sunlight is the best disinfectant” seems so fitting for Castlight Health that I just can’t resist. The three year old Health 2.0 startup based in San Francisco is taking a page directly from Justice Brandeis’ playbook by shining some light on the historically opaque world of healthcare services pricing and quality. Their web based platform, only available through employers for now, allows users to search for doctor’s visits, lab work, and various other services, with corresponding out-of-pocket cost calculation and quality metrics. With a handful of companies already signed up for the service, a killer management team, and a great technology, they’re going to be a company to watch in the next few years.
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