StageParticipated in NEMIC's EMPOWER Accelerator program
Founded2021
Employees2
LocationProvidence, RI
Business modelB2C, possibly B2B2C with partners (not explicitly stated)
About
Health navigation services are becoming a crucial service in today’s world, as the healthcare system becomes incredibly complex. Wheelhouse Health seeks to ensure that every individual has access to individualized, tailored navigation services that bridge all healthcare services (insurance, finance, wellness, and healthcare together) regardless of socioeconomic standing. Everyone deserves a voice in the medical world, and we seek to ensure that everyone has the ability to find theirs.
Product
- Value proposition
- Helps clients navigate healthcare, reduce stress, understand medical situations, and avoid overpaying by offering full-service advocacy and clear, actionable plans.
- Target customers
- individual patients and families seeking help navigating healthcare and billing issues
- Pricing
- not stated; mentions packages and $1 million highlighted in success metric
Founders
- Emily Bernstein — Founder and CEO
Categories
healthcare navigationpatient advocacyfinancial navigation in healthcare
Products
advocacy servicescare navigation packagesbilling dispute resolutioncare plan development
Key features
understand medical situation; peace of mind; plain-language steps; full-service navigation from waiting on hold to negotiating with providers; price-conscious billing resolution
Partnerships
Brolly & Co. (external link)
Traction metrics
$1.97 million total medical debt eliminated for clients
Investors
Rhode Island Commerce (via NEMIC's EMPOWER program)
News
- Startup Spotlight: Wheelhouse Health Navigation - NEMIC · 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Emily Bernstein, CEO & Lead Advocate at WHEELHOUSE HEALTH NAVIGATION SERVICES | Hey Rhody Media Co. · 2025-03-04T20:13:16.000Z
- Wheelhouse Health helps appeal medical bills in Rhode Island · 2025-07-15T09:01:18.000Z
- Our Impact | Social Enterprise Greenhouse · 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Wheelhouse Health helps appeal medical bills in Rhode Island · 2025-07-15T09:01:18.000Z
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Profile updated Jul 29, 2026. Sources: wheelhouse-health.com
