According to Foresight News, a16z has announced that it is leading the Series C funding round for Infinitus, an AI platform designed for automating healthcare phone calls and data collection. The specific investment amount has not been disclosed. Additionally, a16z will join the company's board of directors.

Infinitus has developed an AI platform specifically for automating healthcare-related phone calls and data collection. This technology aims to accelerate patient access to care, reduce costly employee turnover, and improve the quality of data collection. The AI agents from Infinitus handle end-to-end phone calls on behalf of healthcare providers, automating tasks such as benefits verification, which can take up to an hour, and updating patient records in real-time.