We are thrilled to announce that Birth Model has been selected as one of the top emerging healthcare innovation companies to present at the HIMSS25 Emerge Innovation Experience in Las Vegas. This prestigious recognition places us among the most promising healthcare technology startups working to transform patient care.
Event Details
What is the Emerge Innovation Experience?
New to HIMSS in 2025, the Emerge Innovation Experience was designed to spotlight breakthrough healthcare technologies before they become mainstream. In collaboration with the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, HIMSS created this platform specifically to connect innovative startups with the 30,000+ healthcare leaders, executives, and technology decision-makers attending the conference.
The Emerge Innovation Experience featured:
- Pitch Contest: Selected companies presented their innovations to a panel of healthcare industry experts and investors
- One-to-One Meetups: Personalized networking sessions with potential partners, customers, and investors
- Networking Reception: Exclusive access to connect with healthcare innovation leaders
- Exhibition Space: Dedicated area to demonstrate our technology to conference attendees
As HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf described it, the Emerge Innovation Experience is "a startup alley" designed to bring cutting-edge solutions to the forefront of healthcare technology conversations.
Why Birth Model Was Selected
Birth Model's AI-powered platform for labor and delivery units stood out among hundreds of applicants for several key reasons:
Our Mission: We're addressing critical challenges in maternal healthcare, including clinician burnout, staffing inefficiencies, and patient safety gaps that contribute to preventable adverse outcomes.
Innovative Technology
Our platform leverages machine learning trained on over 150,000 patient charts to provide:
- Delivery Time Predictions: Accurate within ±12 minutes, enabling better resource allocation
- Risk Assessment: Early identification of complications like postpartum hemorrhage and preeclampsia
- Automated Handoffs: AI-generated SBAR reports that reduce documentation burden by 30+ minutes per shift
- Staff Management: Real-time census tracking and staffing optimization
Addressing a Critical Need
The United States faces a maternal health crisis, with maternal mortality rates higher than any other developed nation. At the same time, 53% of OB-GYNs report burnout, and hospitals struggle with L&D staffing costs that can exceed $2 million annually in unnecessary overtime.
Birth Model directly addresses these challenges by giving clinicians the tools they need to provide better care while reducing administrative burden.
Our Presentation at HIMSS25
At the Emerge Innovation Experience, we demonstrated how Birth Model integrates seamlessly with existing EHR systems like Epic to provide:
- Real-time patient tracking and delivery predictions
- Automated diagnosis code capture for improved revenue cycle
- Mobile notifications for high-risk patient alerts
- Unit intelligence dashboards for L&D leadership
"Presenting at HIMSS25 was an incredible opportunity to share our vision with healthcare leaders from around the world. The response from hospital executives, clinicians, and technology partners has been overwhelming. It's clear that the industry is ready for AI solutions that genuinely support clinical workflows rather than adding to the burden."
— Dr. Anish Shah, Founder & CEO, Birth ModelWhat's Next for Birth Model
The recognition at HIMSS25 marks an exciting milestone in our journey to transform labor and delivery care. Following the conference, we're:
- Expanding Partnerships: Working with additional health systems to implement our platform
- Enhancing Our Technology: Continuing to improve our predictive models with expanded training data
- Growing Our Team: Adding talented engineers and clinical advisors to accelerate development
- Pursuing Further Validation: Conducting peer-reviewed research to validate clinical outcomes
Thank You to the HIMSS Community
We extend our gratitude to HIMSS, the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, and everyone who stopped by our booth, attended our pitch, or connected with us during the conference. Your feedback, questions, and enthusiasm fuel our mission to improve maternal healthcare outcomes.
To the healthcare leaders we met: we look forward to continuing the conversation and exploring how Birth Model can support your L&D units.
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