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Light-it
Company typePrivate
IndustryHealthcare software development
FoundedLate 2010s in Montevideo, Uruguay
HeadquartersAventura, Florida, United States
Key people
Alan Brande (CEO)
Javier Lempert (CTO)
Martin Oppenheimer (COO)
ProductsCustom software development
Healthcare technology
Telemedicine solutions
Compliance consulting
Data analytics
Websitelightit.io

Light-it is a software development firm incorporated in Florida, United States, specializing in healthcare technology. The company's headquarters is located in Aventura, Florida, with development teams based in Montevideo, Uruguay, and Buenos Aires, Argentina.[1][2] Light-it focuses on creating custom software solutions intended to comply with healthcare regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).[3]

History

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Light-it was founded in Montevideo, Uruguay, by Alan Brande (CEO), Javier Lempert, and Martin Oppenheimer.[1][2] Established in the late 2010s, the company aimed to address the increasing demand for digital transformation in the healthcare sector.[4] Its early work centered on developing applications and platforms for hospitals, clinics, insurers, and start-up ventures. Over time, the firm expanded to offer compliance consulting, user experience (UX) design, and data analytics services. Collaboration between the U.S. base and the Latin American development teams forms a central part of the company's operational model.[2]

Services

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Light-it's services include the design and development of healthcare-specific software, such as patient engagement portals, telemedicine systems, and interoperability solutions for electronic health records (EHR).[5] The company also provides guidance on regulatory compliance, security standards, and data protection practices in the context of healthcare technology.[4]

Associated Companies

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Light-it operates within a group of affiliated entities that focus on healthcare technology and related fields. These associated companies conduct research, development, and investment activities related to digital health innovations.

Enlighten Ventures

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Enlighten Ventures is an affiliated venture and investment firm that supports early-stage companies developing healthcare technologies. Its investments emphasize regulatory compliance and the integration of emerging technologies into clinical workflows.[2]

DHI (Digital Health Innovations)

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DHI is an initiative dedicated to research and development in digital health. It explores diagnostic tools, remote patient monitoring technologies, and artificial intelligence applications in clinical settings. Prototype solutions and insights from DHI are sometimes integrated into software developed by Light-it.[2]

Puppeteer

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Puppeteer is a design and product consultancy that collaborates with Light-it to enhance the usability of healthcare software. It undertakes user experience research, conducts usability testing, and refines interface design to improve patient and provider interactions.[2]

CompliantChatGPT

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CompliantChatGPT is a natural language processing platform and chatbot intended for secure healthcare communication. Developed with input from Light-it and Enlighten Ventures, it is designed to meet regulatory standards while enabling patient scheduling, follow-up tasks, and various administrative interactions.[2][6]

Corporate Culture

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Light-it and its affiliated entities emphasize regulatory compliance, data protection, and user-centered design.[1] Their approach includes regular training in privacy regulations and emerging technologies. The distributed workforce model encourages ongoing knowledge exchange among developers, designers, and compliance specialists.

External Collaborations

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Light-it has been associated with various healthcare technology initiatives, including pilot projects and potential research collaborations. These efforts have focused on improving interoperability of patient data, expanding access to telemedicine, and incorporating analytics into healthcare platforms.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "La tecnológica que crearon tres amigos de la infancia y ahora es referente de innovación en salud de EE.UU". El País. 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Light-it Official Website". Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  3. ^ "La startup uruguaya que captó US$ 700.000 y busca revolucionar el sector de salud de EE.UU" (in Spanish). El País. 2020-09-10. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  4. ^ a b c "Global healthcare innovations gain traction with Latin American talent". Financial Times. 2022-06-05. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  5. ^ "Best Buy Health Partners with Light-it to Enhance Digital Health Offerings". AP News. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  6. ^ "Light-it Launches CompliantChatGPT v2: Advanced Healthcare Compliance and AI-Powered Capabilities". Yahoo Finance. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2024-12-20.

Category:Software companies of Uruguay Category:International information technology consulting firms Category:Outsourcing companies