Juniper
Juniper, formerly known as Valea Health, is a healthcare IT company based in New York, specializing in tech-enabled billing services and claims management for behavioral health providers.
Services
Juniper provides advanced healthcare IT services, particularly in the area of billing for behavioral health providers. Their offerings include full-service billing for ABA, OT, and SLP with advanced payout options. The tech-enabled billing service helps advance cash within days of service, lowers costs, and increases collections. Juniper also provides workflow tools along with real-time reporting systems for transparency in claim status and collections. The technology automates claim scrubbing, validation, and submission processes, making them more efficient and less error-prone.
Healthcare IT Sector
Operating within the healthcare IT sub-sector of the healthcare industry, Juniper focuses on providing technology-driven solutions for billing and claims management. Their services are tailored towards behavioral healthcare providers, including some of the largest national autism providers in the United States. By integrating with over $750M of therapy claims data, Juniper leverages automation to drive treatment-specific rules and significantly speed up payment cycles.
Security Measures
Juniper places a high emphasis on security within their operations. They utilize proactive host intrusion monitoring and detection systems to secure their infrastructure. Additionally, their security group firewalls are configured in a deny-all mode with only necessary ports opened, ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Juniper collaborates with both national enterprise and high-growth startup clinics to share insights into behavioral healthcare revenue cycle management. A notable partnership is with the Council for Autism Service Providers (CASP) to bring Payor Rate Transparency to ABA providers. This partnership enhances their ability to deliver transparent and efficient billing solutions.
Y Combinator W21 Batch
Juniper participated in the Y Combinator W21 batch, which helped accelerate their growth and development within the healthcare IT sector. This opportunity allowed them to enhance their service offerings and expand their reach throughout the United States and Canada.