--- title: Blog | Juliyana description: Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. --- # Blog #### Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. # MATTER Blog Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. - insights ## [VIDEO: MATTER founders discuss increasing representation for patients and entrepreneurs](https://blog.matter.health/video-matter-founders-discuss-increasing-representation-for-patients-and-entrepreneurs) Mar 19, 2021 [![VIDEO: MATTER founders discuss increasing representation for patients and entrepreneurs](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/event-readout-hero16x7-shoutouts-vid-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/video-matter-founders-discuss-increasing-representation-for-patients-and-entrepreneurs) [In February, MATTER startup entrepreneurs Kistein Monkhouse, CEO and founder of Patient Orator, and Javier Evelyn, CEO and Founder of Alerje, joined us in celebrating Black History Month and discussed how they’re building both solutions and communities to create a more equitable healthcare experience.](https://blog.matter.health/video-matter-founders-discuss-increasing-representation-for-patients-and-entrepreneurs) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/video-matter-founders-discuss-increasing-representation-for-patients-and-entrepreneurs) - community ## [MATTER Startup Shoutouts: January 29, 2021](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-january-29-2021) Jan 28, 2021 [![MATTER Startup Shoutouts: January 29, 2021](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/event-readout-hero16x7-shoutouts-jan-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-january-29-2021) [Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Here’s a look into some of the most noteworthy headlines from the startup members in our community over the past month.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-january-29-2021) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-january-29-2021) - community ## [MATTER Top 10: Our favorite stories of 2020](https://blog.matter.health/matters-top-10-stories-of-2020) Dec 22, 2020 [![MATTER Top 10: Our favorite stories of 2020](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MATTER-top-10-2020-stories-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matters-top-10-stories-of-2020) [2020 called on the healthcare community to take on unprecedented challenges and push the boundaries of innovation. This year, the MATTER community pivoted and retooled their solutions to combat COVID-19, secured funding and partnerships in the midst of an economic crisis, and explored new ways to improve health for all.](https://blog.matter.health/matters-top-10-stories-of-2020) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matters-top-10-stories-of-2020) - community ## [Startup Shoutouts: November 10, 2020](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-november-10-2020) Nov 10, 2020 [![Startup Shoutouts: November 10, 2020](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/genericbanner_large-Jun-18-2025-11-58-36-9552-PM.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-november-10-2020) [Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Here’s a look into some of the most noteworthy headlines from the startup members in our community over the past month.](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-november-10-2020) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-november-10-2020) - community ## [Startup Shoutouts: October 6, 2020](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-october-6-2020) Oct 6, 2020 [![Startup Shoutouts: October 6, 2020](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/genericbanner_large-Jun-18-2025-11-53-45-4186-PM.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-october-6-2020) [Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Here’s a look into some of the most noteworthy headlines from the startup members in our community over the past month.](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-october-6-2020) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-october-6-2020) - community ## [Meet the newest members joining the MATTER startup community](https://blog.matter.health/new-matter-startup-members-july) Aug 7, 2020 [![Meet the newest members joining the MATTER startup community](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Credo-158a8b-Jun-18-2025-11-56-43-3405-PM.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/new-matter-startup-members-july) [The newest startups at MATTER are improving performance management, developing custom COVID-19 protocols and helping new moms take control of their mental health. Take a minute to meet them.](https://blog.matter.health/new-matter-startup-members-july) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/new-matter-startup-members-july) - community ## [Startup Shoutouts: July 8, 2020](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-july-8-2020) Jul 8, 2020 [![Startup Shoutouts: July 8, 2020](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/genericbanner_large-Jun-18-2025-11-45-21-0757-PM.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-july-8-2020) [Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Here’s a look into some of the most noteworthy headlines from the past few months.](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-july-8-2020) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/startup-shoutouts-july-8-2020) - community ## [Meet the newest members joining the MATTER startup community](https://blog.matter.health/meet-the-newest-members-joining-the-matter-startup-community) Jun 30, 2020 [![Meet the newest members joining the MATTER startup community](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Credo-158a8b-Jun-18-2025-11-48-19-4127-PM.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/meet-the-newest-members-joining-the-matter-startup-community) [The newest startups at MATTER are applying artificial technology to deliver affordable healthcare, increasing healthcare availability in underserved communities and creating a marketplace for personalized health plans. Take a minute to meet them and learn about the heroic change happening in healthcare today.](https://blog.matter.health/meet-the-newest-members-joining-the-matter-startup-community) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/meet-the-newest-members-joining-the-matter-startup-community) - matter challenges ## [Parkview Health and MATTER announce finalists of the Healthy Mom & Baby Competition](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-announce-finalists-of-the-healthy-mom-and-baby-competition) Jun 26, 2020 [![Parkview Health and MATTER announce finalists of the Healthy Mom & Baby Competition](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Parkview-Comp-Finalists-Blog-Header-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-announce-finalists-of-the-healthy-mom-and-baby-competition) [On Monday, June 1, 10 semi-finalist teams for the Healthy Mom & Baby Innovation Competition gathered virtually for a full-day pitch event. Semi-finalists started the day off pitching their ventures to a panel of judges for the chance at a cash prize and the opportunity to move on to the next phase of the competition. Each team presented their unique solutions to help reduce the rate of infa...](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-announce-finalists-of-the-healthy-mom-and-baby-competition) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-announce-finalists-of-the-healthy-mom-and-baby-competition) - community ## [Meet the newest additions to the MATTER startup community](https://blog.matter.health/meet-the-newest-additions-to-the-matter-startup-community-may-29) May 29, 2020 [![Meet the newest additions to the MATTER startup community](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Credo-158a8b-Jun-18-2025-11-56-43-3405-PM.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/meet-the-newest-additions-to-the-matter-startup-community-may-29) [The newest startups at MATTER are simplifying virtual team collaboration, keeping children safe while they’re sleeping and helping stroke survivors rehabilitate in their own home. Take a minute to meet them and see the heroic change in healthcare happening today.](https://blog.matter.health/meet-the-newest-additions-to-the-matter-startup-community-may-29) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/meet-the-newest-additions-to-the-matter-startup-community-may-29)