(Los Angeles, CA) Pear Suite today announced that it has been named a Winner of the 2026 Techquity for Health Awards, presented by HLTH Foundation which recognizes digital health innovation designed to close health access and outcome gaps. The awards, held annually, honor three winners with outstanding submissions in the design of technology solutions, health programs, or data.
The global competition celebrates innovators, organizations, and bold ideas that make digital health accessible to all, and has recognized Pear Suite for its foundational approach to facilitating equitable access to care. By partnering with hundreds of CBOs, and thousands of CHWs, Pear Suite is leading a movement to amplify the impact of CHWs and change the trajectory of health outcomes for millions of people across the country through tech-enabled, value-driven care.
Over the last five years, Pear Suite has emerged as a critical backbone for keeping CHWs and community-based organizations (CBOs) sustainable. As a powerful partner to payors, the company has helped more than 30 health plan partners scale workforces with culturally responsive, trust-based care to reach communities that have historically faced systemic challenges in accessing care.
“Pear Suite’s purpose-built platform and wrap-around services have become a true lifeline to sustain community-rooted care. By connecting community-based providers with health plans, we’re also advancing a skilled and scalable workforce model that improves equitable access to care,” said Colby Takeda, co-founder and CEO of Pear Suite. “Pear Suite is honored to be recognized by the Techquity for Health Awards program for our ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes, and we look forward to celebrating with our peers at ViVE.”
Pear Suite’s recent Series A financing has also expanded its AI-powered platform and national provider network, further strengthening the contracting, clinical, and claims infrastructure that community-based providers need to thrive.
Winners were selected through a rigorous evaluation process assessing population-centered design, partnership strength, data stewardship, technology usability, evaluation metrics, and foundational business practice. Award winners will be recognized during ViVE 2026, taking place February 22–25, 2026 in Los Angeles.
About Pear Suite
Pear Suite is a digital health company redefining how community-based care is delivered and financed. Through a turnkey AI-powered platform and national provider network, Pear Suite equips community health workers (CHWs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and health plans with the tools to close care gaps, improve health outcomes, and unlock sustainable reimbursement. By partnering with dozens of health plans, hundreds of CBOs, and thousands of providers, Pear Suite is leading a movement to amplify the impact of CHWs and reach millions more people with tech-enabled, value-driven care across the country. To learn more, visit us at www.pearsuite.com.
About the Techquity for Health Awards
Hosted by HLTH Foundation and guided by a cross-sector advisory committee, the Techquity for Health Awards celebrate innovation in digital health equity, generate insights and develop evidence around innovation practices that deliver ROI: better outcomes for underserved communities and financial returns for innovators, implementers and insurers. The awards give visibility to innovative approaches, measurable outcomes and the people turning the tide for equitable and sustainable healthcare. To learn more about HLTH Foundation’s Techquity for Health Initiative, visit: www.hlthfoundation.org/
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