Escher Health

Escher Health is a healthcare financial AI company that provides an automated, full-service enrollment platform for safety-net programs, primarily Medicaid. Founded in 2020 by physician and computer scientist Dr. Pedram Afshar, the company's platform utilizes virtual financial counselors, custom CRM tools, and AI agents to streamline the complex benefits enrollment process for patients and healthcare providers. By automating up to 70% of the administrative microtasks involved in eligibility and enrollment, Escher Health helps health systems reduce revenue leakage, lower administrative burdens, and improve healthcare access for underserved populations. The company is headquartered in Oakland, California, and has successfully helped enroll over 100,000 patients.