– USA, CA – Truepill, the digital health platform connecting telehealth, diagnostics, and pharmacy infrastructure to transform consumer healthcare, today announced the appointment of co-founder and President Sid Viswanathan as CEO effective immediately, succeeding Umar Afridi, a co-founder who will remain on the Board of Directors to support the company in a strategy-focused capacity.
Truepill was founded with a mission to transform consumer healthcare. The company shipped its first prescription in 2016 and has since expanded its services to include telehealth, diagnostics and pharmacy — making Truepill the only company to deliver all elements of digital healthcare within one platform. Truepill now works with a range of industry leaders — from disruptive consumer health brands to the nation’s largest health plans and life sciences companies — to create innovative solutions that deliver convenient and accessible care to consumers.
“Sid’s leadership and vision are transforming the digital health space, pioneering a long-overdue shift to consumer-centric care,” said Annie Lamont, Board member and also Managing Partner at Oak HC/FT “We know that Truepill is just getting started, and look forward to their continued success as Sid leads the company through its next phase of growth.”
About Sid Viswanathan
Sid Viswanathan started his career in Johnson & Johnson’s Global Operations Leadership Development program, working in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. He went on to found CardMunch, a business-card scanning app that was acquired by LinkedIn. After its acquisition, Viswanathan joined LinkedIn as Product Manager and saw CardMunch named one of Time Magazine’s Best Apps of 2012. Long a proponent for equitable access to healthcare, and seeing the need for a more connected, convenient care experience, Sid co-founded Truepill in 2016 with the core belief that technology could revolutionize healthcare by putting the patient front and center for the first time.
“From the very beginning, our vision has been to create a world where healthcare is accessible and convenient for everyone, “ said Sid Viswanathan. “I’m honored to continue deepening Truepill’s work, partnering with industry-leading organizations to create solutions that raise the bar for consumer expectations and empower everyone with access to the care they deserve.”
About Truepill
Truepill powers the future of consumer healthcare, connecting telehealth, diagnostic, and pharmacy infrastructure to create innovative solutions for leading companies. Truepill enables its partners to deliver convenient and accessible care to consumers and provides the building blocks needed to launch and scale world-class healthcare experiences. Founded in 2016, Truepill’s expansive suite of customizable, direct-to-patient solutions includes nationwide prescription fulfillment and delivery, a US-based network of licensed telehealth providers, an at-home lab testing network, white label packaging, product design and more. With seven owned and operated pharmacies, Truepill accreditations include URAC accredited mail order pharmacy, URAC accredited specialty pharmacy, NABP, and Digital Pharmacy Accreditation.
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