Chicago, April 24, 2024 – Cylinder, the employee benefit for GI care, today announced that it was named on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Digital Health Companies 2024, which lists the top 400 digital health companies from over 35 different countries.
Newsweek partnered with Statista Inc. to evaluate companies based on three pillars: financial performance, user engagement, and overall company impact. Based on those criteria, Cylinder has earned this recognition as a leader in the digital health space.
“Cylinder is committed to providing world-class care to the millions of Americans who suffer from debilitating GI symptoms in silence,” said Bill Snyder, CEO of Cylinder. “We’re proud to be recognized for the impactful work we’re doing to help people with GI issues get the support and treatment they need.”
Cylinder’’s employer-sponsored digestive health platform provides employees with personalized care plans. Members also have access to a nationwide team of GI specialists, health coaches, and registered dietitians to help them manage a range of gut issues, from chronic digestive ailments like IBS and celiac disease to common symptoms like abdominal pain.
The company has raised $47 million in total funding, and recently added renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Hamed Khalili and nationally recognized health services researcher Dr. Dena Bravata to its Clinical Advisory Board. Cylinder also recently joined Collective Health’s digital health hub, joining a select group of digital health program partners with a proven track record of delivering quality and value for employer-sponsored benefits packages.
About Cylinder
Cylinder is the leading virtual digestive health provider, delivering personalized, clinician-backed care for the full spectrum of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions and symptoms including GERD, Ulcerative Colitis, celiac disease, bloating, gas and more. With a dedicated care team that includes GI doctors, registered dietitians, and health coaches, Cylinder has helped over 100,000 people across all 50 states to date. Its platform combines digital access with evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance quality of life. Backed by published, peer-reviewed clinical results, Cylinder delivers up to 5:1 ROI and industry-leading 13% employee engagement. Trusted by employers and health plans including Texas A&M University and US Foods, Cylinder is helping make GI care more accessible.
