Maia Oncology
Virtual primary care clinic for cancer patients.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | $4.3m | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Maia Oncology is a health technology company operating a virtual-first, comprehensive primary care clinic for cancer patients and survivors. Founded in 2023 by cancer survivor Liya Shuster-Bier, the company aims to integrate oncology and primary care to manage the overall health of patients during and after their cancer treatment. Shuster-Bier's personal experience with cancer and the subsequent health complications, such as heart and thyroid conditions and medically-induced menopause, highlighted the need for a more holistic care model that addresses both the cancer and the long-term side effects of treatment.
The company's platform utilizes telehealth and remote patient monitoring to manage pre-existing comorbidities and screen for new health issues that may arise from cancer treatments. Its multidisciplinary care teams, anchored by primary care physicians, work alongside a patient's existing oncology team to coordinate care. These teams include specialists like onco-cardiologists, onco-endocrinologists, and onco-psychiatrists to provide comprehensive support. The business model focuses on partnering with cancer centers and health insurance companies, aiming to deliver value-based care by reducing avoidable emergency room visits and hospitalizations, thereby lowering the total cost of care. Initially, Maia Oncology is focusing on the breast cancer patient population, which is the largest group of cancer patients and has a high risk of developing cardiovascular disease post-treatment.
In November 2023, Maia Oncology secured $4.25 million in a seed funding round. The round was co-led by Takeda Digital Ventures and Yosemite, with participation from BrightEdge (the American Cancer Society's venture arm), BBG Ventures, and Coalition Operators. The company also acquired Alula, a symptom management company previously founded by Shuster-Bier.
Keywords: virtual primary care, oncology, cancer care, telehealth, remote patient monitoring, comorbidity management, survivorship care, health technology, integrated care, value-based care, digital health, onco-cardiology, onco-endocrinology, breast cancer care, cancer treatment side effects, chronic condition management, patient outcomes, cancer survivor support