Harbor Health, a Texas-based primary and specialty care group and health insurer, has acquired Rippl, a dementia care platform designed to help seniors remain at home and avoid unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations. The deal strengthens Harbor Health’s strategy of expanding condition-focused care pathways within its integrated care-and-coverage model, which combines chronic disease management with coordinated health insurance benefits.
Rippl’s platform emphasizes early identification of medical and behavioral issues in dementia patients, aiming to prevent acute care episodes and reduce the emotional burden on families. Harbor Health’s broader care model uses structured, evidence-based pathways to guide patients and clinicians through conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and chronic pain. Adding dementia care aligns with this proactive approach, particularly as the company’s health plan membership grows.
Under the acquisition, Rippl’s services will be integrated into Harbor Health and VillageMD locations across Texas—including Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso—and will expand into Florida. Rippl will also continue serving Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare beneficiaries through CMS’ GUIDE program. Investors in Rippl, including ARCH Venture Partners, General Catalyst, GV, and others, are making new commitments to the combined company.
Harbor Health says the move reinforces its goal of delivering coordinated, affordable care that anticipates complex needs, reduces avoidable costs, and supports families navigating dementia with integrated clinical and insurance support.
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