Kansas City, Mo. – January 18, 2024 – Hart, Inc., will locate its new national headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, announced local officials. An innovative health care data transformation company that helps to access and unify information for health care service providers and clients, Hart serves major industry companies that include Oracle Health, Netsmart and Baptist Health.
“We are thrilled to announce the relocation of our headquarters to Kansas City. This is a strategic decision that aligns with our commitment to innovation and growth. Kansas City’s thriving digital health ecosystem provides a foundation for us to tap into cutting-edge resources, foster collaborative partnerships and drive advancements in health care data transformation. This move positions us at the forefront of a dynamic community, bolstering our efforts to make health care data more accessible, and we could not be more excited,” said Dominique Gross, CEO of Hart.
Originally founded in 2012 in Orange County, California, transitioning to Kansas City will allow Hart direct access to key clients located in the region. The new headquarters, located in the River Market district, will create 35 high-paying jobs representing more than $3 million in annual payroll.
“Hart will join more than 100 digital health companies located in the region,” said Dick Flanigan, CEO of Digital Health KC. “From startups to large enterprises, the companies in the Kansas City market are working to solve health care’s toughest challenges through the power of information technology.”
Kansas City is at the center of health care and data, with 25,000 experienced professionals working in digital health. Firms throughout the area are continuously innovating in the areas of virtual care, health data management and visualization, health care analytics and more.
“Kansas City is on a roll,” said Steven Anthony, Vice President of Business Development with the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri. “Our economy and specifically our digital health sector has seen tremendous growth in recent years and it’s rewarding to see Hart, Inc. adding to that momentum.”
Several of the tech industry’s most recognizable brands are headquartered in the KC region, including Garmin, H&R Block, T-Mobile and VML, and in 2023, the region was recognized as a federal “tech hub” of elite innovation and advanced research and development.
“With more than 100,000 people employed in the region’s tech sector, digital health is a critical industry hiding in plain sight in KC,” said Tim Cowden, president and CEO of the Kansas City Area Development Council. “The legacy of digital health companies in the region and the innovation coming out of this sector creates opportunities for our market to attract companies, including Hart, that are building the next generation of digital health technology.”
About Hart, Inc.
Founded in 2012 in Orange County, CA, Hart is a health care technology company focused on enhancing health systems through state-of-the-art data management solutions. Our mission is to connect, organize, and elevate the value of health care data. With compatibility across over 400 EHR systems, Hart provides reliable data transformation, significantly improving the quality and accessibility of health care information. At Hart, we are dedicated to making data accessible for every patient, allowing for improved care and better outcomes. For more information visit hart.com.
About the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, is a 501c4 agency that works to retain and grow its resident businesses, attract high opportunity companies, and attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce. The goal of EDCKC is to foster continued and sustainable growth that benefits a vibrant and diverse community. To learn more, visit edckc.com.
About the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)
Serving the 18-county, two-state Kansas City area, the Kansas City Area Development Council is an economic development nonprofit that promotes the region’s business and lifestyle assets to companies and talent around the world. Working closely with its two states, and 50-plus county and community partners, the region has attracted more than 64,000 new jobs over its 45-year history. KCADC also leads the efforts behind the KC Animal Health Corridor, KC SmartPort, TeamKC, KC Global Design and KC Heartland. | onekc.org