Two students from Northeastern University, Naomi Rajput and Evan Smith, have developed Eden, an AI-driven healthcare software designed to automate key administrative tasks, aiming to reduce the burden on healthcare workers and improve patient care. Initially called CareWallet, Eden is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector by enhancing its efficiency and creating a more patient-centered approach.

The software automates a range of processes, including scheduling, insurance verification, and patient check-ins. By reducing the administrative workload, Eden seeks to ease the strain on healthcare professionals, allowing them to focus more on patient interaction rather than paperwork. Rajput highlighted the ideal scenario, saying, “In an ideal situation, [the front desk] has minimal patient interaction, [they are not] answering 10 billion phone calls while also trying to check in patients. Ideally [they] can focus on one thing, checking the patient who is in front of them.”

The innovative solution, created by Rajput and Smith, has the potential to make healthcare more efficient for both patients and providers. Rajput was also recognized for her work with the Northeastern Women Who Empower Innovator Award, underscoring her commitment to addressing healthcare burnout.

Eden’s growth has been swift, with the recent hiring of Tamhid Washy, a co-op student helping to develop its technology. Rajput, who is a fourth-year student, and Smith, who is currently on leave to focus on the startup, share a vision of a healthcare system that prioritizes patient care. They estimate that automating routine tasks could save up to $950 billion in healthcare costs, which would significantly impact the industry.

Eden’s aim is clear: by automating workflows worth billions, it strives to make healthcare more accessible, efficient, and focused on improving the patient experience.