HITshow: Pear Suite CEO Colby Takeda on Unlocking Community Health Worker Potential

“For decades, community health workers have done the work — but haven’t been able to get paid for it. That’s finally changing.”
– Colby Takeda, CEO of Pear Suite

We caught up with Colby at HITshow, where he shared how Pear Suite is unlocking the full potential of community health workers through their AI-powered platform — and launching something game-changing:

The Pear Cares Provider Network.

Highlights:

“We’re all about empowering community health workers using their lived experience.”

They’re the trusted voices in underserved communities — often working without the infrastructure or recognition they deserve.

“We help them document care plans, create assessments, and submit claims — even if they’re starting from paper and spreadsheets.”

Pear Suite makes it possible for nonprofits and street medicine teams to get credentialed and get paid for the care they’re already delivering.

“With over 1,000 CHWs across the U.S., our Pear Cares Provider Network is helping health plans close gaps, serve diverse populations, and build trust locally.”

Healthcare systems can now scale community health without reinventing the wheel.

“We’d love to connect with health plans and providers ready to partner with CHWs and recognize their value.”

Let’s bridge the gap between healthcare and community care — together.