CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2025 – Cylinder, the employee benefit provider for digestive health, is proud to announce it has been recognized by two major honors. Cylinder has been named to the 2025 New York Digital Health 100 (DH100), an annual list recognizing the most innovative and impactful companies in digital health. Additionally, Cylinder’s Chief Product Officer, Karen Luk, has been recognized by The Healthcare Technology Report’s Top 50 Women Leaders in Healthcare Technology Award for her contributions to healthcare innovation.
The DH100, published annually by Digital Health New York (DHNY), is part of the New York Healthcare Innovation Report, which showcases trends, data, and people driving healthcare forward. The Healthcare Technology Report’s Top 50 Women Leaders in Healthcare Technology Award recognizes women based on their experience, professional milestones achieved, and contributions to her organization and the broader healthcare industry.
“We’re honored to be named to the 2025 DH100 and incredibly proud of Karen for being recognized as a leader in healthcare technology,” said Bill Snyder, founder and CEO of Cylinder. “At Cylinder, we’re dedicated to solving one of the biggest yet overlooked health challenges—digestive health. This recognition fuels our passion to make digestive care accessible, personalized, and effective at improving the lives of millions of Americans living with digestive health issues.”
Cylinder’s commitment to digestive health innovation has also been highlighted by recent accolades, including the Slice of Healthcare 50 Under 50 Award, recognizing Snyder’s leadership in digital health, and Slice of Healthcare’s Companies to Watch – People’s Choice 2025, showcasing Cylinder as one of 30 standout healthcare companies set to make a significant impact in 2025.
Cylinder’s digital digestive health platform connects people with individualized, expert-backed care and support for the full spectrum of gastrointestinal issues. By making digestive health support accessible, Cylinder is helping members feel better while reducing absenteeism and healthcare costs for employers.
“Our goal is to make access to digestive healthcare as seamless and stigma-free as possible,” added Snyder. “As a leader in advancing access to digestive care, Cylinder is setting the standard for how data-driven, personalized care can improve lives and deliver meaningful results for both members and employers.”
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.
