Profile

Bastion Health, the first and most comprehensive men’s specialty digital clinic, aims to bridge the gap in male healthcare by providing accessible, personalized, and preventative care remotely. Most men’s health requirements are unaddressed due to limited access, confidentiality, and convenience. Neglected healthcare leads to severe health conditions, reduced workforce productivity, and increased employer healthcare costs. Bastion Health provides end-to-end coverage for preventative care, at-home testing, virtual specialty care, treatment, and care navigation across various areas like Prostate, Reproductive, Sexual and Hormonal Health.

Bastion Health operates a B2B value-based model, offering specialized healthcare services to employers and health plans directly. The utilization-based, claims-based model, integrated Electronic Medical Record, and competitive pricing result in cost savings for employers by improving worker health and productivity.

Unlike competitors, Bastion Health offers a comprehensive men’s health approach, covering a wider range of conditions along with a proven engagement strategy. Bastion Health also offers the largest network of urologists. Adhering to industry standards, the security infrastructure is robust with HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance.

Key Products

Services provided with Bastion Health include better health care that is cost-effective, comprehensive, and accessible. These services include:

Preventative & Chronic Care

• Prostate and Bladder Cancer Screening


• Colon Cancer Screening


• Prostate Enlargement (BPH)


• Urinary Tract Infection

Reproductive Health

• Infertility


• Hormone Imbalance

Sexual & Hormonal Health

• Low Testosterone


• Erectile Dysfunction

Other

• Testicular Cancer


• Vasectomy Consultation

Step 1 – Onboarding:

Download and register in the Bastion Health Application on IOS or Android.  The brief onboarding workflow includes a private consultation with a Nurse Practitioner to validate needs and share your next steps in the timeline.

Step 2 – Get your test kit:

Mail and receive a comprehensive test kit tailored to your needs. This is the initial step toward receiving top-notch diagnosis and treatment from Bastion men’s health specialists.

Step 3 – Collect your sample:

Simply follow the instructions and drop off your sample at USPS locations. Your human care coordinator is available to assist you throughout the process.

Step 4 – Schedule your specialist virtual visit:

Discuss your symptoms and test results during a virtual visit with a urologist for a thorough assessment and, if necessary, a tailored treatment plan to help you reach your health objectives.

Step 5 – Start your treatment plan:

If prescribed, pick up your medication from your local pharmacy and stay in touch with the care team to monitor your health progress.

Customer Insights

For employers, Bastion Health’s specialty healthcare services enhance employee well-being and productivity while reducing healthcare costs. The holistic approach to men’s health reduces absences due to illness and boosts overall workforce health.

Employees, the end user, find Bastion Health’s services convenient, discreet and efficient. The access to testing and consultations removes the need for multiple clinic visits. This approach encourages proactive health engagement and is well received, particularly for men’s health issues that are often stigmatized.

Statistics

• Founding Year: 2018


• Number of Employees: 20+


• Total Funding Amount: $2.5 Million 


• Number of Investors: 1


• Cost Saving through Bastion: 50%

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Key Executives

Reza Amin, Co-Founder & CEO

In the course of Reza’s own fertility journey, he quickly realized the lack of available male reproductive health technology solutions to guide him through crucial preparations for fatherhood. His struggle to find accessible solutions for male reproductive healthcare highlighted a broader issue – the severe underrepresentation of men’s health technology. Recognizing the potential of digital health, he established Bastion Health with a vision to empower men to manage their health conveniently from home. Leveraging extensive experience and enthusiasm for at-home digital health innovation, along with a talent for building skilled teams, he previously co-founded and advised a company known as Encapsulate.

Khashayar Dashti, Co-Founder & COO

Khashayar brings a fervent commitment to addressing complex issues where social justice and healthcare intersect. Collaborating with Reza in the establishment of Bastion Health, he is dedicated to addressing long-neglected men’s health concerns. In addition to his role at Bastion Health, Khashayar acts as a mentor at Boston University and holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Black Cliff. Before embarking on the Bastion journey, he worked as a policy analyst at the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.

Amin Moradi, CTO

Amin is driven by a mission to build swiftly and scale even faster. His motivation lies in making a positive impact on the world of technology, enriched by extensive experience in teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurship. In addition to his role as CTO at Bastion, Amin is also a co-founder of Draw My Text, a company dedicated to demystifying AI-generated digital art through the utilization of the Stable-Diffusion Text-to-image model. Additionally, he serves as a co-founder of Rectified.ai, a data science platform empowering data science teams to rapidly develop and deploy models, fostering groundbreaking innovation and a competitive edge.

Vasanth Kainkaryam, Chief Medical Officer

Vasanth is a versatile professional who defines himself as a clinician, educator, leader, and perpetual learner. His diverse career path has bestowed upon him a rich tapestry of experiences, from curriculum development as a medical student to launching a new market for a startup healthcare company and overseeing clinical strategy, regulations, and the implementation of new initiatives at a federally qualified health center. In addition to being the Chief Medical Officer, Vasanth is also the Physician and Founder of 4 Elements Direct Primary Care, highlighting his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to advancing healthcare.

Investors

Werth Family Investment Associates

Established in 2009, the company operates as an angel investor, primarily supporting startup companies operating in the pharmaceutical, veterinary, and medical device sectors. Notably, they serve as the lead investors for Bastion Health, reflecting their commitment to transforming men’s healthcare. Beyond their involvement with Bastion, they are currently funding various projects with a focus on developing cancer treatment drugs, exploring the use of molecules to address cardiovascular issues, and working on the development of topical drugs to alleviate pain. Their investment portfolio underscores their dedication to advancing healthcare solutions across diverse medical domains.

Plug and Play Ventures

As one of the most active VCs in Silicon Valley, our goal is to fund the teams that are building the defensible businesses of the future. By leveraging our capital, our network of VCs, and our corporate partners, we give our portfolio companies an unfair advantage.

Key Milestones

• In early 2023, the appointment of Craig Foster as Senior Vice President of Commercialization marked a pivotal moment for Bastion Health, leveraging his profound experience in employee health benefits to advance our mission.


• Launched a pioneering Digital Men’s Health Clinic in 2022, introducing the first-of-its-kind At-Home Prostate and Male Fertility Testing Kits to provide accessible and comprehensive healthcare solutions for men.


• Reza Amin was showcased as one of the top 25 healthcare technology visionaries in Connecticut for the year 2022.


• In 2021, Bastion Health unveiled the world’s first Reproductive and Prostate Health Telehealth Packages, providing a novel and considerate choice for holiday gift-giving while expanding access to men’s health services.


• Secured a $2.2 million investment in 2020 to fund the development of Bastion’s men’s reproductive health ecosystem and testing solutions.

News and Press Releases

• August 7, 2023: Revolutionizing Men’s Healthcare: A Proactive Approach to Well-being (Read)


• September 13, 2022: Bastion Health Releases the First-of-Its-Kind At-Home Prostate and Male Fertility Testing Kits Including Assessment and Treatment Options (Read)


• November 2, 2021: Men’s health startup Bastion Health launches to offer reproductive, and prostate care (Read)

Corporate Responsibility

The Bastion Health Privacy Policy comprehensively outlines how information is collected, the purposes behind its collection, and how it is shared or utilized. Furthermore, the Policy details the rights patients have regarding their information, including the ability to manage, update, or request the deletion of data.

Bastion Health has chosen to voluntarily adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and SOC2 compliance. SOC2 is a set of standards for data management focused on security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. This certification signifies that Bastion Health has established stringent controls to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of data stored and processed on their digital health platform. Patients also retain the right to request restrictions on the use or disclosure of their protected health and personal information.

Bastion Health is not only dedicated to revolutionizing men’s healthcare but also to making a positive social impact through initiatives that improve healthcare access in educational settings. The company is committed to upholding the highest standards of privacy and compliance to ensure the confidentiality and security of patient information.