June 12, 2024
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Plenful's $17M Series A to Drive Innovation in Healthcare Automation

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We are excited to announce our $17 million Series A funding round. This milestone marks a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize pharmacy operations through cutting-edge automation and artificial intelligence.

The Urgent Need for Innovation

The U.S. healthcare system is grappling with nearly $1 trillion in manual and administrative labor costs. This burden, compounded by post-COVID labor shortages and employee burnout, has inflated expenses and hindered service efficiency, ultimately compromising patient care. Furthermore, the declining rates of pharmacist graduation have only intensified the challenges faced by pharmacy teams across the nation.

How Plenful is Leading the Charge

At Plenful, we are committed to transforming these challenges into opportunities for improvement. Our platform is designed to streamline and automate a wide range of administrative workflows, significantly reducing manual work and identifying substantial savings opportunities. Leveraging advanced AI technology, Plenful reduces manual work by up to 97%, enabling healthcare providers to focus more on patient care and less on administrative burdens.

Key Features of Our Platform

340B Auditing and Financial Reporting: Our comprehensive 340B solution handles all aspects of compliance volume auditing, financial reporting, and missed savings identification. This tailored solution ensures that health systems can maintain compliance and maximize savings without the manual hassle.

Contracted Rates and Inventory Optimization: Plenful’s solution optimizes inventory planning, detects rate discrepancies, and forecasts inventory demand. This proactive approach not only enhances revenue capture but also minimizes waste and shortages, freeing pharmacy teams from manual tasks.

Intelligent Document Data Entry Automation: Our platform’s intelligent document processing streamlines data extraction and entry, significantly reducing errors and enhancing operational efficiency. This automation covers a vast array of document types, from PDFs to spreadsheets, enabling healthcare teams to handle more data with greater accuracy.

Empowering Healthcare Teams

Our collaboration with leading health systems such as Tampa General Hospital, Salinas Valley Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and others, underscores the tangible benefits of our technology. These organizations have experienced significant improvements in operational efficiency and compliance.

Looking Ahead

The Series A funding, led by TQ Ventures with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Mitchell Rales, Susa Ventures, and our existing investors, will propel us forward. We are dedicated to expanding our robust infrastructure, enhancing our machine learning capabilities, and deepening our focus on customer needs. Our goal is to continue developing solutions that exceed the expectations of healthcare teams.

If you would like to explore how Plenful's innovative solutions can transform your operation, please reach out to our team!
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