Publications
Publications
- January 2016
- HBS Case Collection
Savannah Informatics
By: Kevin Schulman
Abstract
John Muthee and Justus Paul are recent graduates of medical school and a unique program in clinical informatics. They return to Nairobi, Kenya with a passion to make a difference in their community. They have a team they know well, but need to find a project concept for a new company. Eventually, they focus on what they believe to be a significant opportunity—supporting health insurance with an electronic eligibility verification and claim submission. They develop a business concept, but have challenges breaking into the market and attracting investment. They finally land a grant (non-dilutive financing) from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and build their product. Having proven that the technology works, can they scale their solution?
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Citation
Schulman, Kevin. "Savannah Informatics." Harvard Business School Case 316-111, January 2016.