MedZed

About MedZed

MedZed, LLC operates at the intersection of healthcare and social support, targeting a critical segment of the population: high-risk, high-need individuals with complex medical and social challenges who have become disconnected from the traditional healthcare system. The company was founded in 2014 by Adam Goldstein and Neil Solomon, both of whom brought extensive experience in healthcare to the venture. Goldstein's background includes co-founding another healthcare company, while Solomon has a history in healthcare management, venture capital, and as a physician, providing a strong foundation for MedZed's mission.

The firm's business model is centered on partnerships with health insurance plans, specifically Medicaid Managed Care and Medicare Advantage plans, as well as provider organizations that assume financial risk for their patients. For these clients, MedZed offers a solution to the persistent problem of managing the highest-cost and most complex patient populations. By deploying locally-based care teams, the company directly engages with these individuals in their own homes and communities. This in-person approach is fundamental to their service, which involves not just clinical oversight but also addressing health-related social needs like housing, food insecurity, and transportation.

MedZed's service delivery model combines in-home visits from medical assistants with physician or nurse practitioner oversight conducted via telemedicine, a model they refer to as 'house calls 2.0'. This hybrid system allows for the personal touch and trust-building of in-person care while leveraging the efficiency of telehealth for specialist consultations. The core of their work involves navigating the labyrinth of community resources and healthcare providers on behalf of the member, providing compassionate support to re-establish a connection with a primary care physician. The revenue stream is generated by contracting with the aforementioned health plans and provider groups. The value proposition for these payers is a reduction in inappropriate healthcare utilization, such as avoidable emergency room visits and hospitalizations, which in turn lowers the total cost of care for this demographic.