Vheda Health ranks No. 10 in the Healthcare category on Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies list, joining the ranks of Google, Nvidia, Adidas, Walmart, and more.
COLUMBIA, MD / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2026 / Vheda Health has been named to Fast Company‘s 2026 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, landing at No. 10 in the Healthcare category. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 720 honorees across 59 sectors and regions.
This award celebrates the story of a vision that began in 2013, focused on creating the best healthcare experience that empowers people to live their best lives.TM For more than 12 years, Vheda Health’s leadership in virtual health engagement has prioritized access to care and health equity for underserved communities. Vheda Health is humbled to be among the most trusted government payor partners with the best outcomes and analytics engine for Medicaid, Medicare, and Special Needs Plans (SNP), delivering 80%+ engagement and 3:1 ROI.
This year’s Fast Company list celebrates organizations thriving through economic challenges, rapid innovation, and evolving healthcare demands. Vheda Health’s recognition reflects our relentless focus on decreasing medical costs, increasing health equity, and improving quality & clinical outcomes for Medicaid, Medicare, Special Needs Plans (SNP), and Marketplace populations nationwide.
“Today is a humbling day for Vheda. We started this company because of a deep conviction that everyone deserves access to care. Our deepest thank you to our health plan partners, our Vhedlers, and of course, our members for your trust and collaboration every step of the way,” said Shameet Luhar, CEO of Vheda Health. “We wake up every day because of you! At Vheda Health, we’re committed to accelerating health equity for everyone by providing simple access to care from anywhere.”
The World’s Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company‘s hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.
