AI software that analyzes medical bills to identify errors, negotiate costs, and reduce patient expenses.
US healthcare bills are error-filled, confusing, and expensive, leading to medical debt; auditing and negotiating them is time-consuming.
US healthcare bills are error-filled, confusing, and expensive, leading to medical debt; auditing and negotiating them is time-consuming.
AI analyzes uploaded bills for errors, automates negotiations with providers and insurers, and secures savings on a contingency basis.
AI analyzes uploaded bills for errors, automates negotiations with providers and insurers, and secures savings on a contingency basis.
Appears active as of February 2026 based on Y Combinator company page.
Appears active as of February 2026 based on Y Combinator company page.
Slingshot provides AI-powered analysis of medical bills to help patients identify billing errors and reduce costs. The platform processes uploaded bills to detect issues such as up-codes, uncovered insurance items, and negotiable charges. It automates interactions with hospitals and insurance providers to resolve discrepancies and lower expenses[1].
Healthcare billing in the United States is complex and often error-prone. Many patients face unexpectedly high bills due to coding mistakes, denied insurance claims, or inflated charges. This leads to widespread medical debt among Americans. The process of auditing bills, filing appeals, and negotiating reductions is time-intensive and requires specialized knowledge that most individuals lack[1].
Users upload their medical bills to the Slingshot website. The AI scans for errors, including incorrect codes, items that should be covered by insurance, and opportunities for cost negotiation. Slingshot then manages communications with healthcare providers and insurers to correct issues and secure savings. The service operates on a performance-based model, taking a percentage of the amounts saved[1].
Slingshot focuses on simplifying bill disputes for patients. It handles the exhaustive tasks of research, claim filing, and negotiation that typically overwhelm individuals. By automating these steps, the platform aims to make healthcare more affordable. Available information highlights its role in addressing common billing pitfalls encountered after hospital visits or procedures[1].
The service suits patients dealing with high medical bills from various scenarios, such as routine checkups, specialist visits, or complicated treatments. It applies to hospital-related expenses where errors are prevalent. Users can sign up directly on the website to initiate analysis[1].
Slingshot earns revenue through a share of savings generated for customers. This aligns incentives with successful outcomes. The company also seeks partnerships with healthcare professionals who can refer patients facing billing challenges[1].
Slingshot provides AI-powered analysis of medical bills to help patients identify billing errors and reduce costs. The platform processes uploaded bills to detect issues such as up-codes, uncovered insurance items, and negotiable charges. It automates interactions with hospitals and insurance providers to resolve discrepancies and lower expenses[1].
Healthcare billing in the United States is complex and often error-prone. Many patients face unexpectedly high bills due to coding mistakes, denied insurance claims, or inflated charges. This leads to widespread medical debt among Americans. The process of auditing bills, filing appeals, and negotiating reductions is time-intensive and requires specialized knowledge that most individuals lack[1].
Users upload their medical bills to the Slingshot website. The AI scans for errors, including incorrect codes, items that should be covered by insurance, and opportunities for cost negotiation. Slingshot then manages communications with healthcare providers and insurers to correct issues and secure savings. The service operates on a performance-based model, taking a percentage of the amounts saved[1].
Slingshot focuses on simplifying bill disputes for patients. It handles the exhaustive tasks of research, claim filing, and negotiation that typically overwhelm individuals. By automating these steps, the platform aims to make healthcare more affordable. Available information highlights its role in addressing common billing pitfalls encountered after hospital visits or procedures[1].
The service suits patients dealing with high medical bills from various scenarios, such as routine checkups, specialist visits, or complicated treatments. It applies to hospital-related expenses where errors are prevalent. Users can sign up directly on the website to initiate analysis[1].
Slingshot earns revenue through a share of savings generated for customers. This aligns incentives with successful outcomes. The company also seeks partnerships with healthcare professionals who can refer patients facing billing challenges[1].
Percentage of savings from bill reductions
Percentage of savings from bill reductions
US patients with high medical bills from hospitals
US patients with high medical bills from hospitals
Y Combinator page active with founder outreach.
Hiring: unknown
Y Combinator page active with founder outreach.
Hiring: unknown
