Proof of Usefulness Report

CareMessage

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+715
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

CareMessage is a highly impactful, verifiable non-profit reaching over 20 million patients and raising ~$30M+ (backed by Y Combinator, Google.org). While the submission contained significant errors (e.g., incorrect project name 'StarFang', hallucinated 'space-technology' tag, garbage data in reach fields), the underlying project's real-world utility and traction are exceptional. The platform delivers critical health outcomes for underserved populations via SMS, far exceeding the 'Comparable Scale' calibration, though the poor submission quality limited the scoring potential.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+180
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+237
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+777
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+715

Project Details

Project URL
caremessage.org
Description
We are privileged to have Google, Pershing Square and Salesforce among our philanthropic investors (~$30M raised since our launch in 2013), and to count over 400 healthcare organizations nationwide as customers. Together, we are transforming the lives of over 10 million Medicaid and uninsured patients by reaching them through their mobile devices and transforming their health outcomes, having facilitated over 250M communications between safety-net providers and patients, CareMessage truly is a mission-driven organization delivering measurable clinical outcomes for the underserved.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Space Technology, Health And-Wellness, Healthcare Tech
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline