Fast-Tracking Healthcare and HealthTech Innovation: Your Bridge to Market and Funding Success
Your Bridge to Market and Funding Success
Empowering Digital Health Visionaries
CTeL is a non-profit telehealth research institute with over three decades of expertise in telehealth policy, law, and the market. Based in Washington, D.C., we are recognized as a trusted resource and connector in the industry. Our extensive network enables us to help companies successfully bring and expand their products into the market. We offer tailored services for venture capitalists, telehealth providers, AI developers, RPM solutions, software solutions, small practices, and practitioners, enhancing the telehealth landscape for all stakeholders.
We’re dedicated to accelerating the journey from groundbreaking ideas to market-ready healthcare and healthtech, including AI and RPM, solutions. Whether you’re a solo innovator or a team of visionaries, we provide the resources, expertise, and network you need to turn your concept into a thriving, impactful business.
Why Join Us?
In the rapidly evolving world of digital health, speed to market and strategic funding can make all the difference. We offer:
Tailored Mentorship: Access to expert mentors in telehealth, healthcare regulation, and healthtech product development to guide your path to market.
Exclusive Network Connections: We connect you with top venture capital firms and seasoned investors looking to support the future of healthcare innovation.
Regulatory and Compliance Support: Navigate the complexities of healthcare regulations with confidence. Our advisors have deep expertise in HIPAA, FDA regulations, and telehealth policy.
Market Strategy & Growth Coaching: From customer acquisition to scaling strategies, we offer insight at every step to help you build a sustainable business.
Tech & Product Development Support: Bring your solution to life with access to tech advisors, UI/UX experts, and development resources.
Who We Serve
We’re looking for bold telehealth, digital health, and tech startups and innovators ready to disrupt the industry. If your solution improves patient care, enhances provider workflows, or bridges healthcare gaps, we’re here to help you thrive.
90% of Startups Fail.
CTeL will help you be among the 10% who don’t.
Innovative Solutions for Modern Challenges
Policy Guidance
Understanding the ever-evolving landscape of telehealth policy can be challenging. CTeL offers expert guidance to help organizations navigate regulatory complexities. Our team, with over three decades of experience, provides insights that empower companies to meet compliance requirements while maximizing their telehealth initiatives.
We connect members with key policymakers, ensuring they stay informed about the latest developments. By leveraging our extensive network, we help you advocate for policies that enhance telehealth access and efficiency. Join us in shaping the future of telehealth with informed strategies and proactive engagement.
Market Entry Support
Entering the telehealth market can be daunting, but with CTeL's market entry support, you can navigate this journey with ease. Our team of experts collaborates with members to develop tailored strategies that align with market demands and regulatory requirements. We leverage our extensive network to connect you with potential partners and customers, facilitating a smoother entry process.
From market analysis to strategic positioning, our insights help you make informed decisions that drive success. Trust CTeL to be your partner in launching innovative telehealth solutions that meet the needs of today’s healthcare landscape.
Innovation Lab
Innovation is at the heart of telehealth advancements, and CTeL's Telehealth Innovation Lab fosters collaboration among industry leaders. This initiative brings together stakeholders, including practitioners, technology developers, and policy experts, to explore groundbreaking solutions in telehealth.
By participating in our lab, members gain access to resources, workshops, and networking opportunities that inspire creativity and accelerate project development. Together, we tackle the pressing challenges in healthcare and pave the way for innovative practices that enhance patient care. Join us in shaping the future of telehealth through collaboration and ingenuity.
Navigate Financial Uncertainty in Digital Health with Confidence
Assess the financial risks of your digital health venture and make informed decisions to safeguard your future
Startup Financial Risk Calculator
The digital health landscape offers tremendous opportunity, but with it comes financial uncertainty. Our financial risk calculator empowers startups like yours to identify potential pitfalls before they arise. By analyzing key business factors, you’ll gain a clear understanding of your financial risk profile and actionable strategies to mitigate them.
Low Risk: Your business is on solid financial ground. Stay focused on your current strategy and monitor your progress regularly.
Moderate Risk: Some financial vulnerabilities exist. We’ll provide insights on how to address these risks and optimize your financial stability.
High Risk: Immediate action is needed. We’ll guide you through risk management strategies and connect you with resources to secure your company’s financial health.
A High Risk score, typically 70% or above, signals critical vulnerabilities that could threaten your business's sustainability. Act quickly to realign your financial strategy and leverage our expert tools to create a resilient path forward.
Uncomfortable with your risk score? We’re here to help!
Fill out the contact form below and let’s get started on improving upon the financial health of your company, TODAY.
Benchmark your financial health against industry standards and safeguard your future.
The digital health industry is rapidly growing, but financial risks can be a significant barrier to success. Our financial risk calculator helps startups like yours benchmark key financial metrics against industry standards, providing you with actionable insights to reduce risk and strengthen your financial position.
Using proven benchmarks, such as burn rate, customer acquisition cost (CAC), and revenue runway, our tool identifies areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
Low Risk: Your financials align with or exceed industry standards. Stay vigilant and maintain regular assessments to keep on track.
Moderate Risk: You’re on the right path, but certain metrics, such as your CAC-to-Lifetime Value (LTV) ratio or operational efficiency, may need improvement.
High Risk: Indicators like a high burn rate (>20% per month) or insufficient runway (<6 months) suggest urgent action is needed. Leverage our tailored recommendations and resources to address these challenges.
Industry Benchmarks:
Burn Rate: Sustainable growth targets <10-15% per month.
CAC-to-LTV Ratio: Ideal ratio is 3:1 for long-term viability.
Runway: At least 12-18 months recommended for stability.
EBITDA Margins: Aim for break-even by years 2-3 in the growth phase.
Tailored Financial Guidance for Digital Health Startups: Early-Stage to Growth-Stage Success
Navigating financial risks in the competitive world of digital health requires a deep understanding of your startup’s growth stage. Whether you're building your first prototype or scaling operations, our financial risk calculator helps you identify potential vulnerabilities and benchmarks your performance against industry norms.
Identify the financial risks holding you back—
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March 12, 2025 | 12:00 to 5:00 PM ET
Washington, D.C.
The use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) is growing rapidly in healthcare applications. In response, CTeL has established the AI Blue Ribbon Collaborative (AIBRC). This collaboration brings together legal, clinical, and scientific experts to provide unbiased, vendor-neutral information to drive the adoption of safe, effective AI and ML practices.
To boost the visibility of the Collaborative’s work, CTeL is hosting an AI Digital Health Tech Showcase at the U.S. Capitol on March 12, 2025, at the start of a new Congress. This event will unite subject-matter experts to demonstrate the capabilities of these emerging technologies while highlighting the importance of clear policies and regulations. CTeL’s vision is to bring together front-line clinicians and vendors in digital health to highlight how the use of these technologies directly impacts policy makers and their constituents.
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