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Built In Honors Strive Health in its Esteemed 2024 Best Places to Work Awards

Author : Strive Health

DENVER — Jan. 9, 2024 — Today, Built In honored Strive Health in its 2024 Best Places to Work Awards. The national leader in value-based kidney care earned recognition on the Built In Colorado Best Places to Work and Colorado Best Midsize Places to Work lists. The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to those in the enterprise, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the U.S. 

“Since our founding in 2018, our company culture has been built around our values – care, excellence, tenacity, innovation and fun – and this commitment to our culture and people is what makes Strive one of the best places to work in Colorado,” said Dave Thornton, Chief People Officer at Strive Health. “Delivering on our mission to provide compassionate kidney care the way it should be done begins with our people reaching their full potential, and these recognitions are a testament to our team’s hard work over the years in changing the kidney care paradigm for the 100,000+ patients we serve.” 

Built In determines the winners of Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation and benefits. To reflect the benefits candidates are searching for more frequently on Built In, the program also weighs criteria like remote and flexible work opportunities, programs for DEI and other people-first cultural offerings.  

“I’d like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Best Places to Work winners,” said Maria Christopoulos Katris, Founder and CEO of Built In. “I am truly inspired by these companies that have risen to the challenge of fostering a positive work environment, maintaining a strong brand and ensuring employee satisfaction. The future is filled with promise and we are so excited to see what lies ahead.” 

This recognition comes on the heels of CB Insights’ naming Strive to its Digital Health 50 list, highlighting the most promising digital health companies of 2023, as well as the Denver Business Journal naming Strive CEO Chris Riopelle a Most Admired CEO due to his exceptional leadership, contributions to company success, civic engagement and career achievements. Over the past two years, Strive has won several awards recognizing its workplace culture, including Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers 2022 and 2023, Built In Colorado Best Places to Work 2022, Comparably’s Best Places to Work in Denver 2022 and The Tech Tribune’s Best Startups in Denver 2022. 

To learn more about Strive Health and its award-winning company culture, visit https://strivehealth.com/.  

ABOUT BUILT IN 

Built In is creating the largest candidate generation platform for technology professionals globally. Monthly, millions of the industry’s most in-demand professionals visit the site from across the world. They rely on our platform to stay ahead of tech trends and news, learn skills to accelerate their careers and find opportunities at companies whose values they share. Built In also serves thousands of innovative companies from startups to the Fortune 500. By putting their stories in front of our uniquely engaged audience, we help them reach otherwise hard-to-hire tech professionals. www.builtin.com. 

ABOUT BUILT IN’S BEST PLACES TO WORK 

Built In’s annual Best Places to Work program honors companies with the best total rewards packages across the U.S. and in the following tech hubs: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC. Best Places to Work is distinct because its algorithm selects tech companies that build their offerings specifically around what tech professionals value in a workplace. Winners are announced in early January 2024. https://employers.builtin.com/best-places-to-work/  

ABOUT STRIVE HEALTH 

Strive Health is the nation’s leader in value-based kidney care and partner of choice for innovative healthcare payors and providers. Using a unique combination of technology-enabled care interventions and seamless integration with local providers, Strive forms an integrated care delivery system that supports the entire patient journey from chronic kidney disease (CKD) to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). To help patients, Strive partners with commercial and Medicare Advantage payors, Medicare, health systems and physicians through flexible value-based payment arrangements, including risk-based programs. Strive serves over 100,000 people with CKD and ESKD across 34 states and partners with over 700 nephrology providers. Strive’s case management and population health programs are accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), and its technology platform, CareMultiplier™, is certified by HITRUST. To learn more, visit StriveHealth.com.   

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MEDIA CONTACT: 
Nicole Leatherman 
Strive Health Communications
619-917-4807
nleatherman@strivehealth.com 

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Medical, Dental & Vision
We offer a variety of medical (HMO, PPO and HDHP) plans through United Healthcare and Kaiser, two dental plans and one comprehensive vision plan.

Life & Supplemental Insurance
Strivers are provided 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability coverage as of your start date. Additional supplemental insurance, including accident, life and critical illness, are available.

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Transformational work takes high performance. We believe Strivers perform better when they are fully charged, so we provide flexibility to support your inner well-being.

Hybrid-Remote Work
Our hybrid-remote approach ensures team members can work from home while collaborating in person when needed. Strive provides a full technology package and monthly technology reimbursement.

Vacation Time
Full-time, regularly scheduled Strivers can use vacation time for travel, relaxation or volunteering.

Sick Time
Life happens, so we provide up to two weeks of paid time off annually for illness, medical care, caregiving responsibilities and other types of emergencies.

Well-Being Days
Annual Strive-wide well-being days off provide Strivers the opportunity to focus solely on their well-being.

Paid Holidays
Annual Strive-wide holidays allow all Strivers to disconnect together to reflect and celebrate.

Paid Leave
Our 12 weeks of paid birth giving leave and four weeks of paid bonding leave start day one. We provide a four-week paid sabbatical after five years to return recharged. In alignment to our mission, we offer a paid living donor leave if any Strivers choose to become a living donor.

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The needs of every Striver are different, so we ensure our benefits support a wide range of community, family and professional well-being.

Retirement and Financial Planning
Strive provides a 401k with an employer match, access to the Best-Interest Advice program and our financial planning tools, Empower and SoFi.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Strive is dedicated to promoting a sense of community and at work. We currently offer Parents/Guardians/Caregivers, Strive Forward (LGBTQIA+), Underrepresented Minorities, Women & Allies and Veterans’ ERGs.

Mental Health Platforms & Employee Assistance Programs
Strivers have access to Headspace Care through Kaiser, Calm Health through both medical carriers and a full-service Employee Assistance Program.

Family-Forming Support
Strive partners with Maven Maternity through UHC. Strivers enrolled in UHC gain access to Maven’s virtual platform designed to support women’s and family health. Maven provides personalized, on-demand guidance for navigating family-building, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting journeys.

Strivers enrolled in Kaiser will still have access to their Birth-Giving Support Program that includes prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum and newborn care and additional services.

Professional Development
Strive supports growth through annual professional development reimbursements, paid time off for clinical licensure requirements and tuition discounts through CSU Global.

Employee Discounts
Strive offers Fetch for pet insurance since we know that your pets are part of your family. Strivers also enjoy PerkSpot for product discounts such as gyms and daycares near you, electronics, hotels and more. The best part? PerkSpot is customizable to your interests.

Matthew Kerr,

RD, LD

Manager, Dietetics

"Food for your kidneys shouldn't feel like a punishment. I build a nutrition plan around your lifestyle and help you make small changes that stick, not strict rules that don't fit. I'm here with ongoing encouragement, so you don't have to navigate your health journey alone."

Lyndsey Edwards,

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

"Navigating health challenges and mental health concerns can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. I offer a supportive space to discuss your concerns, understand your care options, and access essential resources so you can make meaningful progress toward your goals and improving your quality of life."

Rhonda Washington,

MSN, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

"You'll always have someone in your corner who knows your full story. I adjust your medications, order labs and coordinate your care across nephrologists, primary care providers and your wider team to catch problems early. When it's time to weigh treatment options, I walk you through each one, so you choose what's right for you." 

Maya

Ready to Take Charge of Her Health

How Strive Helped
Maya's Strive Health team helped her understand her new diagnoses by sharing Spanish-language resources and building a plan for what comes next. She even met with a Strive dietitian who created a personalized nutrition plan. Maya now feels confident and in control of her health. 
 
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James

Determined to Stay on Track

How Strive Helped
James’ Strive nurse practitioner helped him coordinate home delivery for his medications, so he never misses a refill. Together they built a simple, realistic plan that connected James to a cardiologist and kept his whole care team informed and on track. 

The story presented is a composite based on real patient experiences. No actual patient names or identifying details are used.   

Patricia

Advanced Care for Advanced Needs

How Strive Helped
Patricia's Strive social worker helped her access financial assistance programs, find resources to afford her medications and connect to community support. Now, she has a team in her corner, and she no longer faces her health journey alone. 

The story presented is a composite based on real patient experiences. No actual patient names or identifying details are used.

Betsy Gonzales,

BSN, RN

RN Care Manager

"There is always something we can do. I know that firsthand as a former dialysis patient. Together we set clear goals for your blood pressure, hydration and diet. I treat every small win like a big one. I'm not just your clinician. I'm an ally who understands the journey."