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That's a daunting endevour not sure SOM will cut it. Many tried and failed or had to cut back. Oscar Health springs to mind https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Health#:~:text=Oscar%2.... Even the combination of big players called Haven with very deep pockets ( Amazon & Buffett & JPMorgan) eventually flagged. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/04/haven-the-amazon-berkshire-j.... Not to discourage you but this market is so lukrative for existing participants (hospitals, health care providers etc.) they will fight new ideas tooth and nail. VCs know that.

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