As primary care faces a staffing crisis, startup Altitude seeks to utilize AI to augment the skills of nurse practitioners, a growing workforce taking on more care responsibilities.
Primary care is experiencing a staffing shortage, prompting providers to explore automation solutions for tasks like triage, diagnosis, and prescribing. However, Altitude is taking a distinct approach by focusing on enhancing nurse practitioners' skills through AI.
The company has secured $5.4 million in funding, led by Lerer Hippeau, to develop its technology and expand its customer base beyond the initial six practices.
Altitude's technology aims to improve the skills of nurse practitioners, enabling them to handle a broader range of patients.
Author's summary: AI startup Altitude raises $5.4 million to enhance nurse practitioners' skills.