HealthTree Foundation

What HealthTree Foundation does

HealthTree Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by Jenny Ahlstrom, a multiple myeloma patient, and her husband Paul Ahlstrom, headquartered in South Jordan, Utah. The organization operates a cloud-based patient data and community platform, built on Google Cloud Services and integrated with major US electronic health record systems (Epic, Cerner/Oracle Health, and the VA), that helps blood cancer patients — primarily those with multiple myeloma — track their disease, identify treatment options and clinical trials, connect with peer coaches and disease-specific communities, and contribute de-identified real-world data to academic research. The core product is HealthTree Cure Hub, surrounded by modules including Track My Disease, Clinical Trial Finder, Twin Machine (genetic twin matching), Side Effect Solutions, HealthTree Connect, HealthTree Coach, HealthTree University, the HealthTree Podcast, and the AI-powered Leif conversational assistant and Treatment Options Finder; newer additions include the Kill the Clipboard digital intake solution developed under the CMS HealthTech Ecosystem initiative.

The organization reports approximately 65,000 patient participants, 78 investigators, 76 completed studies, and a target of 100 research projects by end of 2025, with average study recruitment compressed to 4-6 weeks and research projects completing in 9-18 months. Its business model is donation-based: all patient-facing services are provided free of charge, the organization states that 100% of donations support its mission, and recent capital signals include a $1.5 million matching pledge from the Riney Foundation in November 2025 (potentially $2 million total). Distribution is anchored by endorsements and research collaborations with leading US cancer centers (Mayo Clinic, Dana-Farber, Memorial Sloan Kettering, MD Anderson, Huntsman, Fred Hutchinson, Sylvester/University of Miami, among others) and by federal engagement through the CMS HealthTech Ecosystem. Certifications include DirectTrust, CARIN Code of Conduct, and a Charity Navigator 4-star rating.

Name

HealthTree Foundation

Legal name

HealthTree Foundation

Website

https://healthtree.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HealthTree Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a cloud-based platform that helps blood cancer patients (primarily multiple myeloma) track their disease, find treatments and clinical trials, access peer support, and contribute de-identified data to accelerate academic research, funded entirely by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Health Data Platform

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient App, Adherence & Engagement for RPM Programs (HLACAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Aggregation, Interoperability & APIs for RPM (FHIR/IoMT Gateways) (HLACAFAO), Clinical Trial Informatics (EDC/CTMS/eCOA/eTMF) (HLAGAJAM), API Management & Developer Portals for Health Data (HLACABAD)

Keywords

• Patient data platform
• Clinical trial matching
• Cancer patient education
• Disease tracking software
• Peer support community

Headquarters

HQ city

Lehi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: HealthTree Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates entirely on donations. The organization states that 100% of every dollar donated supports its mission. Major donor initiatives include matching grant programs such as The Riney Foundation's $1.5 million pledge to match donations (potentially totaling $2 million).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

HealthTree Foundation operates the HealthTree Cure Hub, a free cloud-based patient data platform that enables blood cancer patients to track their labs, find personalized treatment options, match to clinical trials, and contribute anonymized medical data to accelerate research. The organization delivers this alongside complementary offerings including the HealthTree Connect community platform, HealthTree Coach one-on-one peer coaching program, and HealthTree University educational courses.

Product overview

HealthTree Foundation operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on HealthTree Cure Hub, the core data platform that unites blood cancer patients and researchers. The platform integrates AI-powered features including Leif (conversational search assistant), Treatment Options Finder (personalized treatment recommendations), and Track My Disease (lab tracking). Community offerings include HealthTree Connect (discussion forums), HealthTree Coach (peer coaching), HealthTree University (education), HealthTree Podcast, and HealthTree Events. The Cure Hub also includes specialized tools like Clinical Trial Finder, Twin Machine (genetic twin matching), and Side Effect Solutions. Recent additions include Kill the Clipboard (CMS-backed digital intake solution) and specialized resources like Black Myeloma Health and Spanish-language support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HealthTree Cure Hub Primary cloud-based platform that enables blood cancer patients to track their labs, find personalized treatment options, match to clinical trials, and contribute anonymized medical data to advance research toward cures.
• HealthTree Connect Community platform offering condition-specific discussion groups where blood cancer patients and caregivers connect, share experiences, and provide mutual support.
• HealthTree Coach One-on-one peer coaching program connecting patients with trained volunteer coaches who help navigate their disease journey.
• HealthTree University Educational platform offering expert-led courses and training materials helping patients learn about important cancer topics related to their diagnosis and treatment.
• Kill the Clipboard Digital Intake Solution Digital intake solution that enables patients to own, control, and share their medical data securely via QR codes, replacing traditional paper intake forms as part of the CMS HealthTech Ecosystem initiative.
• AI-Powered Treatment Options Finder AI-powered feature that integrates real-world patient data and evidence-based guidelines to help blood cancer patients compare therapies and discover personalized treatment options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-6 weeks average patient recruitment time for research studies (vs industry standard of much longer)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026Federal partner for the 'Kill the Clipboard' and Conversational AI initiatives to improve data sharing and patient support for blood cancer patients. HealthTree was selected from over 700 applicants to participate.
• Mayo ClinicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor academic medical center partner featuring HealthTree on their website and collaborating on patient education and research initiatives.
• Dana-Farber Cancer InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading cancer research institution partnered with HealthTree, with researchers like Dr. Irene Ghobrial advocating for patient data contribution through the platform.
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier cancer center partner collaborating on patient education and research initiatives.
• MD Anderson Cancer CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor cancer research and treatment center partner featuring HealthTree resources for patients.
• Huntsman Cancer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic cancer center partner contributing to HealthTree's network of research institutions.
• Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution partner supporting HealthTree's research initiatives.
• Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (University of Miami)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for AI studies using HealthTree registry data, including the GigaTIME AI model study involving 212 patients.
• Epic SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic health record integration partner enabling patients to connect their medical records to the HealthTree platform. Patients can select data they want to share and records sync automatically.
• Cerner (Oracle Health)coreTechnology or IntegrationEHR integration partner allowing patients to connect medical records to the HealthTree platform.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider powering HealthTree's secure data platform with Google Cloud Services including Firestore and Google Healthcare APIs, featuring secure-by-default encryption.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tempus: AI-powered precision medicine platform combining genomic sequencing, real-world data, and AI tools for oncology. Comparable in AI capabilities and data aggregation approach, with broader disease coverage and substantial commercial backing ($8B+ valuation).
• Flatiron Health: Oncology-specific real-world data and EHR-linked clinical research platform acquired by Roche for $2.1B. Operates broadly across all oncology types with deep pharma partnerships. Stronger commercial scale but narrower patient-facing engagement compared to HealthTree's community-led model.

Direct peers

• PatientsLikeMe: Online patient community and real-world data platform across multiple conditions. Comparable as a patient-driven data-sharing platform, though focused more broadly across conditions. Provides a community-led model with research data contribution similar to HealthTree's approach.
• Outcomes4Me: AI-powered cancer patient app providing treatment options, clinical trial matching, and personalized guidance. Most direct commercial peer to HealthTree Cure Hub's patient-facing functionality, though HealthTree focuses specifically on blood cancers while Outcomes4Me is breast cancer focused.
• Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation: Nonprofit dedicated to accelerating multiple myeloma research and patient care. The most direct disease-specific peer, with overlapping mission, donor base, and research partnership model targeting the same multiple myeloma patient community.
• Patient Empowerment Network: Nonprofit providing education and resources for cancer patients across multiple disease types. Comparable as a similar patient-education focused nonprofit offering webinars, guides, and peer support, with overlapping mission of empowering patients through information.
• The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Large 501(c)(3) voluntary health organization focused on blood cancer research, patient support, and education. Directly comparable nonprofit model serving overlapping patient populations (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma), with similar mission of accelerating cures through research funding and patient services.

Emerging players

• Ciitizen: Patient-controlled health records platform with focus on cancer and rare disease data aggregation. Comparable to HealthTree's Cure Hub EHR integration approach, though with more emphasis on data export for second opinions and clinical trial matching.
• Carevive: Oncology-focused patient engagement and remote monitoring platform for cancer care. Comparable as a digital health tool for cancer patients with remote symptom tracking and clinical decision support, with stronger provider-side integration but narrower community features.
• Smart Patients: Online community platform for cancer patients and caregivers to share experiences and learn from each other. Comparable to HealthTree Connect's community features, with a broader multi-cancer focus and longer operational history, though with less integrated research data contribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXrjA2JYzEGYcvcTM5Qk9XA
• Facebookfacebook.com/healthtreeorganization
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/healthtree-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/healthtreeforbloodcancers
• TikToktiktok.com/@healthtree
• Xx.com/HealthTree

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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