CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield's corporate investment and innovation organization, Healthworx, has partnered with the Washington, D.C.-based Halcyon incubator program to provide funding and support for healthcare entrepreneurs.
Through the partnership, Healthworx will allot up to $200,000 to support innovative healthcare ventures in the incubator. Additionally, a Healthworx team member will join the Halcyon selection committee, tasked with ensuring that at least one slot in each of the next four program cohorts will go to a healthcare entrepreneur or startup developing solutions to improve outcomes and reduce the cost of care.