Proof of Usefulness Report

Iplato

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+455
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

iPLATO is a major UK healthtech provider (acquired by Huma in 2022) with verifiable reach of 3M+ active app users and NHS integration. However, the submission quality is critically low (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and audience 'everyone'). The high score reflects the verified real-world utility and massive scale (26M+ patient network), heavily penalized by the poor response quality and lack of submitted evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+90.0
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+90.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+620
Usefulness Multiplierx0.73
Final Score+455

Project Details

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Description
iPLATO is more than a tech company; we are a revolution company. Our journey as a business has brought about the development of technologies that transform access to healthcare and our goal is to evolve healthcare technology through quiet revolution. Not by further complicating things, but by simplifying them. For 15 years we have worked hand-in-glove with the healthcare industry; providing smart, scalable solutions to address the needs of clinicians. Our patient engagement solution, for example, is key to improving attendance to cancer screenings in England and has provided, quite literally, a lifeline to healthcare providers – large and small – throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. Crucially, as our understanding of the complexities of health and care has grown, so too has our awareness of the critical role that patients themselves play in improving population health. In 2016, we launched our patient-facing app which acted as a digital front door for primary care practices, and has since evolved into a means of redressing the power imbalance within healthcare. We empower the patient to take control of their own health and wellbeing by keeping them informed of their own health metrics, connecting them with qualified healthcare practitioners, and bringing complimentary care services to their fingertips. We look forward to meeting you along the journey toward simplified access to healthcare.

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