Our Story

We started Truffle Health because we needed it.

As US immigrants, we were shocked by the complexities and challenges of navigating the health care system.

After receiving stacks of medical bills following a kneecap injury or having a bill sent to collections after a supposedly free flu shot, we realized there had to be a better way—especially coming from health care systems that operated differently. It became clear that we weren't alone, that countless of Americans face similar challenges.

65%

of Americans are worried about an unexpected bill

91%

of Americans don’t understand health insurance terminology

New York State, 2023

Fortunately, there’s been a wave of new legislation on patient rights, financial protection, and price transparency enacted over the last few years.

By utilizing new public data and patient rights, we ensure that our users have access to the most comprehensive and up-to-date information, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care. Our background is in health care technology, public health policy, and software engineering.

Our Team

We are Cornell graduate alumni passionate about building a future that puts patients first in health care.

  • Rui holds an MS in Health Technology and a BS in Global Public Health Sciences from Cornell University. Previously, she conducted research at the World Health Organization HQ and Weill Cornell Medicine.

  • Kristjan holds an MEng in Computer Science from Cornell University and a BS in Software Engineering from Reykjavik University. He served as the first engineer at the forefront of leading delivery company Dropp in Iceland.