Pioneering AI Engagement
Since 2014
Company Snapshot
Founded as Care Angel in 2014, EmpowerHealth introduced the first AI-powered virtual health assistant for chronic care management. From launching enterprise engagement solutions to partnering with leading payers, we’ve driven continuous innovation—earning industry recognition as an award-winning leader and rebranding in 2023 to reflect our bold vision for transforming healthcare conversations.
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Recent Awards:
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2025: MedTech Breakthrough Awards - Best Virtual Health Assistant
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2024: Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge - Rising Star Award
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Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To reinvent the health experience, one conversation at a time.
Our Vision
To transform the health experience for everyone.
Our Leaders
Bud Flagstad
Chief Executive Officer
Bud is an innovation-driven healthcare leader with over 30 years of experience transforming care through technology. Former SVP of R&D at UHG and CIO at Definity Health, he combines expertise in M&A, IT strategy, and system thinking to deliver groundbreaking solutions that shape the future of healthcare.
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Margaret Kelly
President & Chief Growth Officer
Margaret Kelly is a proven healthcare growth leader with 30 years of experience driving sales, retention, and engagement across payer, employer, government, and labor markets. She has led strategies for companies like, UnitedHealth Group, Cortica, and APS Healthcare, consistently delivering results and building lasting partnerships.
Steve Penn
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Steve is a seasoned healthcare and financial services executive with deep expertise in strategic M&A, capital planning, and operational turnarounds. A former UHG leader managing a $4B P&L, he excels at aligning technology and finance to drive growth, mitigate risk, and deliver sustainable results.
Healthcare Solutions Startup
“When we developed the Wound CareKits Connect, we had a singular purpose in mind —to improve the patient/provider experience from manual and disconnected to streamlined and convenient communications for all. Partnering with EmpowerHealth has raised the bar on health engagement and risk reduction.”
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Elise Alduino, EVP, MiroDx
​For a deeper look at the strategy and outcomes, download the full case study detailing our partnership.