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Making Healthcare News That Actually Matters

While other companies announce things that sound impressive but change nothing, we're busy doing the work that changes everything. From major partnerships to industry recognition, here's how we're rewriting the healthcare story in America.

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March 11, 2026

Antidote Health Achieves Full NCQA Health Plan Accreditation

Digital-First ACA Plan Validates Quality Model While Serving a Rapidly Growing Community

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March 29, 2023

Antidote Health Selects nirvanaHealth’s Aria Platform to Power its Anticipated Launch of Insurance Plans on the ACA Exchange

Telehealth leader Antidote Health to Leverage nirvanaHealth’s Enterprise Solutions and Automations to Execute on a Bold Vision for Growth and Excellence


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March 24, 2023

Free mental health care available thanks to Giannis and health care provider

Hundreds of people in Milwaukee are now eligible for free mental health care thanks to a new partnership involving the city’s biggest star.


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March 9, 2023

Antidote Health Teams Up with Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation to Provide Mental Health Services, ‘Leave No One Behind’

A telehealth company that views accessible, affordable healthcare as a fundamental human right, and the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation (CAFF), a global foundation created by the Antetokounmpo Family that provides necessary resources and funding to partner organizations that help people and communities thrive—today announced the “Leave No One Behind” campaign to deliver free mental health care telehealth services provided by board-certified physicians to the people of Milwaukee, made possible by a $1 million commitment from Antidote and CAFF.

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November 11, 2022

Antidote Health Helping Families Devastated by Hurricane Nicole

Telehealth provider donating free care to anyone impacted by the storm

Antidote Health, a leading telehealth provider offering quality, affordable healthcare to tens of millions of households across the United States, today announced that it is providing free urgent care and primary care telehealth visits to anyone in Florida impacted by Hurricane Nicole. The powerful storm, which ravaged the state’s eastern coast south of Vero Beach Thursday morning, displaced numerous families – ripping through several homes in its destructive path.

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September 28, 2022

Avihai Sodri of Antidote Health: 5 Things We Must Do To Improve the US Healthcare System

Cancel the yearly renewal process and place the power to change coverage in the hands of the insured only. This change will encourage efficiency and help focus on the insured and improving his health as the primary revenue generator.


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September 24, 2022

Suicide Awareness and Mental Health

Good Day Austin's Adaleigh Rowe speaks with Dr. Marc Miresco, head of mental health services at Antidote Health, about National Suicide Awareness Month and what you can do to help yourself or someone else struggling with their mental health.

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August 23, 2022

Telehealth in a New Era: Beyond Convenience, Affordable Virtual Visits May Be the Key to Saving More Lives

When it comes to other major conditions that can be managed successfully through telehealth, the benefits are proven.

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August 18, 2022

Connecting a disconnected healthcare ecosystem with telehealth and technology

By Avihai Sodri | CEO and Co-Founder of Antidote Health

Turns out that getting good, essential health care in the U.S. depends on income, more so than in any other wealthy country.

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August 11, 2022

'It’s a human right to have access to doctors': Giannis Antetokounmpo invests in telehealth company

Affordable health care for all, no matter where you are from – race, circumstance, location,” he said of why he got involved with the startup company. “Having access to affordable health care for all. It’s something that growing up we didn’t have, me and my family obviously being an immigrant illegally in Greece we weren’t able to have that.

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August 11, 2022

'It’s a human right to have access to doctors': Giannis Antetokounmpo invests in telehealth company

Antetokounmpo spoke with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel just before heading to Greece to train for EuroBasket, and he said that living through the global coronavirus pandemic further illustrated that feeling and a desire to do more to give back.

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August 11, 2022

Greek Freak looks to make accessible healthcare a layup

Giannis Antetokounmpo has become telehealth’s newest pitchman. He’s also a seven-figure investor.

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August 11, 2022

Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes ambassador for affordable US healthcare

2-time MVP and NBA Greek super champ Giannis Antetokounmpo has become an ambassador for affordable healthcare after investing in Antidote Health, an American telemedicine company committed to providing affordable and accessible healthcare for all.

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August 10, 2022

Antidote Health Announces New Ambassador Giannis Antetokounmpo

Superstar basketball player makes significant contribution to promote mission, vision and values of telemedicine company committed to providing affordable and accessible healthcare for all.

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July 5, 2022

Telemedicine Startup Antidote Health Wants To Make Paying For Medical Care Accessible And Affordable With Installment Plans

In late April, I interviewed Antidote Health founder and chief executive Avihai Sodri about his startup's mission to provide accessible, affordable telemedicine services to people. The company describes itself as a “state-of-the-art telehealth platform [that offers] acute and primary care services to Americans at a fraction of regular costs.”

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May 19, 2022

Antidote Health debuts telemedicine-based mental health clinic

The new virtual care program will provide medication management, patient education and treatment for a variety of mental illnesses.

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April 20, 2022

Telemedicine Startup Antidote Health Sees Accessible, Affordable Healthcare As A ‘Fundamental Human Right’

Telehealth startup Antidote Health describes itself on its website as a “state-of-the-art telehealth platform [that offers] acute and primary care services to Americans at a fraction of regular costs.”

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March 22, 2022

Telehealth HMO hopeful Antidote Health grabs $22M series A

Telehealth provider Antidote Health raised $22 million in a series A funding round to power its artificial-intelligence-enabled app championing low-cost care.

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March 22, 2022

Antidote Health raises $22 Million in Series A Funding

The telehealth company will use the investment to accelerate its growth in the United States, providing affordable, high-quality healthcare to more Americans nationwide.

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March 8, 2022

How AI Will Cure The American Health Care System

Healthtech startups are already working to address this. Antidote Health serves individuals with no health insurance by providing AI-driven acute care for a $35 monthly subscription.

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March 7, 2022

Antidote Health Launches Mental Health Clinic to Serve Patients Across the United States from The Comfort of Their Home

The new program will provide medication management, patient education and treatment for a variety of mental illnesses.

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February 24, 2022

Antidote Health Launches Integrated Hypertension Care Services To Their Product Offerings

The new service will allow for frequent follow-ups, immediate medication or treatment adjustment, and more.

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February 2, 2022

Antidote Health Named to NYC Digital Health 100 by NYCHBL

Recognizes the most exciting and innovative health startups in New York.

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December 16, 2021

This startup aims to cure the US care access crisis

Call it chutzpah if you will. But the founders of Antidote Health believe their plan to build a digital health maintenance organization will help cure the healthcare access crisis for US citizens earning too much to be eligible for public insurance and too little for adequate private coverage.

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October 19, 2021

Israeli startup Antidote health launches low-cost virtual healthcare in California

Israeli healthcare startup Antidote Health, a B2C company that launched in January 2021 with the aim of providing uninsured and underinsured Americans with an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual healthcare platform that connects users to doctors with a smart chatbot and through video calls, has launched its services in California, the company announced Tuesday.

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August 27, 2021

Antidote Health nabs $12M in seed round to grow AI-driven virtual HMO

The company offers clinical triage via an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot and unlimited virtual visits through a majority of its plans. Inspired by the Israeli healthcare system, patients on Antidote plans pay a monthly membership fee.

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August 21, 2021

Antidote Health raises $12 million to set up the first virtual HMO in the United States

A company that believes proper medical treatment is a fundamental right, set to expand across the US.

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Hillel's Tech Corner | Antidote: Because it’s about time

We’ve already discussed online platforms for therapists. What about physicians? Will we be able to remotely see expert physicians and make the whole process more efficient?

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10 Best Healthcare Apps for Doctor Consultations, Anytime, Anywhere in 2021

The Med&Beyond telehealth app is one of the top healthcare apps that provide top-notch health care services at your doorstep.

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“Bringing affordable care to all takes a movement driven by passionate individuals and groups.”

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The Giannis Partnership That Changed Everything

When NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo invested in our mission, it wasn't just about the money—it was about shared values. Growing up without access to affordable healthcare, Giannis understands what we're fighting for.

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From Startup to Industry Leader

$34 million in funding later, we've proven that Americans want healthcare that makes sense. Our Series A success story shows what happens when you build something people actually need.

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Press Coverage

"It's a human right to have access to doctors"

“Telemedicine Startup Sees Accessible Healthcare as Fundamental Human Right”

“Antidote Health debuts telemedicine-based mental health clinic”

“Telehealth HMO hopeful grabs $22M series A”

“Antidote Health nabs $12M to grow AI-driven virtual HMO”

"Greek Freak looks to make accessible healthcare a layup"

"It's a human right to have access to doctors"

“Telemedicine Startup Sees Accessible Healthcare as Fundamental Human Right”

“Antidote Health debuts telemedicine-based mental health clinic”

“Telehealth HMO hopeful grabs $22M series A”

“Antidote Health nabs $12M to grow AI-driven virtual HMO”

"Greek Freak looks to make accessible healthcare a layup"

"It's a human right to have access to doctors"

“Telemedicine Startup Sees Accessible Healthcare as Fundamental Human Right”

“Antidote Health debuts telemedicine-based mental health clinic”

“Telehealth HMO hopeful grabs $22M series A”

“Antidote Health nabs $12M to grow AI-driven virtual HMO”

"Greek Freak looks to make accessible healthcare a layup"

"It's a human right to have access to doctors"

“Telemedicine Startup Sees Accessible Healthcare as Fundamental Human Right”

“Antidote Health debuts telemedicine-based mental health clinic”

“Telehealth HMO hopeful grabs $22M series A”

“Antidote Health nabs $12M to grow AI-driven virtual HMO”

"Greek Freak looks to make accessible healthcare a layup"

Company Milestones

2025

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Service area expansion in Arizona and Ohio

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Launched new brand campaign "Finally."

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400% membership growth from 2024

2024

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Gold Merit Award in Healthcare Awards

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NCQA Interim Accreditation achieved ahead of schedule

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Market expansion into Arizona

2023

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Launched off-exchange health insurance plans in Ohio

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Milwaukee mental health initiative with Giannis foundation

2022

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$22 million Series A funding completed

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Giannis Antetokounmpo joins as ambassador and investor

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Mental health services launched nationwide

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Hypertension care program introduced

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