Kinsa Insights

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Kinsa Insights provides early warning and predictive insights to track and forecast contagious illness spread, helping healthcare organizations and families prevent outbreaks.

Target Customer

Healthcare organizations (e.g., hospital systems, health plans), retail pharmacies, and families using Kinsa thermometers.

Key Differentiator

A blended approach of artificial intelligence, epidemiological models, and real-time illness signals gathered from millions of households to forecast illness spread earlier than other systems.

Implementation Timeline

Not explicitly stated; emphasizes real-time insights and an explainer video for understanding the technology and its impact.

Pain Points

1Predict where and when ED and ICU demand will surge
2Prevent out of stocks and overstocks in retail pharmacies due to illness fluctuations
3Guide families to care and prevention, reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization and supporting at-risk individuals

Key Features

1Real-time illness tracking and forecasting across communities
2SaaS platform powered by machine learning, epidemiological models, and generative AI
3Hospital system use case: forecast ED/ICU demand surges
4Retail pharmacy use case: prevent stockouts and overstocks
5For families: thermometer-enabled symptom gathering with care guidance via a mobile app

Target Customer Industries

1Healthcare
2Retail

Decision Makers

1Senior Vice President, Chief Analytics Officer

Client Results

1Early detection of illness spread and forecasting to inform resource allocation
2Potential reduction in clinical burnout and improved anticipation of customer needs (as stated by Highmark Health)
3Actionable insights usable by families and organizations to stop or slow the spread

Competitive Advantages

1Detection of illness spread weeks before traditional public data sources (e.g., NYT reference to CDC timing)
2Integration of AI with epidemiological techniques for forecasting
3Large-scale data signals from millions of households enable broader community insights
4Supports both healthcare decision-making and retail operations

Key Benefits

1Predictive insights for surge timing and locations in healthcare settings

2Forecasted demand for healthcare products and services

3Guidance for families to seek care and undertake preventive actions

4Enhanced ability for providers and retailers to plan and respond

Case Studies & Success Stories

Highmark Health reference

Case #1

Richard Clarke, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Analytics Officer at Highmark Health, notes that Kinsa Insights blends AI and medicine to inform where illness will spread and helps reduce clinical burn-out while anticipating customer needs.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A SaaS platform that analyzes illness signals from millions of households and combines machine learning, epidemiological modeling, and generative AI to track and forecast the spread of contagious illness and forecast demand for healthcare products and services.

Target Market

Healthcare providers (hospital systems, health plans), Retail pharmacies, and families using Kinsa thermometers.

Unique Value Proposition

Provides early, data-driven forecasts of illness spread by merging household signals with AI and epidemiological methods, enabling proactive mobilization of healthcare resources and retail planning.

Technical Requirements

SaaS platform requiring internet access; integrates with Kinsa Smart Thermometer hardware and mobile app; leverages machine learning, epidemiological models, and generative AI.

Pricing Model

Subscription-based pricing with auto-renewal; USD pricing; terms include cancellation, price changes, and refund policies (generally non-refundable unless stated otherwise); third-party app store policies may apply.

Companies Solving Similar Problems

Based on matching: problems solved, target roles, key features, industries

Y Combinator

Y Combinator helps startups make something people want by providing early-stage funding, mentorship, and a strong network.

Technology

E-commerce

Design and Development Services

Umuzi Digital provides comprehensive design, product development, and strategic digital support at a fraction of the cost, enabling businesses to enhance their performance and grow.

Technology

Construction

AI-Powered Solutions

Leveraging AI & Automations to achieve real business results, optimize business processes, and enhance customer interactions.

Retail

E-commerce

JBITSS Technology Solutions

Providing comprehensive technology solutions tailored to business needs.

Technology

Finance

goQR.me QR Code Generator

goQR.me QR Code Generator provides free QR code creation for commercial and print usage, including logo-enabled codes and vector exports (EPS/SVG) for high-quality print.