About the nominee:Kalderos is a data infrastructure and analytics company that created the world’s first Drug Discount Management platform, simplifying drug discount program compliance for all stakeholders. The platform applies sophisticated data models and machine learning to identify and resolve noncompliance, with collaboration-oriented solutions built for both drug manufacturers and covered entities. Based in Chicago, Kalderos was founded in 2016 by a team dedicated to reducing inefficiencies in the U.S. healthcare system, empowering everyone to focus on the health of people. More information can be found at www.kalderos.com.
Why they should win:Estimates suggest misapplied drug discounts cost manufacturers more than $10 billion annually, a revenue drain that makes drugs increasingly unaffordable for consumers. The Kalderos Drug Discount Management Platform provides a transparent solution for drug manufacturers, Covered Entities, and Medicaid to quickly and efficiently resolve inaccurate discount requests, thus minimizing revenue leakage, reducing administrative complexity, and enabling providers to focus on patient care.