# Gratia Health

> Gratia Health is an Austin-based health-tech startup that turns everyday clinical work into measurable results. Its Workforce Activation Platform uses behavioral-science-designed incentives, real-time recognition, and gamification - points, badges, streaks, and patient shoutouts - to help hospitals keep nurses engaged, cover shifts, and cut spending on expensive contract labor. Emerged from stealth in November 2023 with seed funding led by JumpStart Capital and a launch partnership with ScionHealth's 70-plus specialty hospitals.

- **Founded:** 2023
- **Headquarters:** Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founders:** Harrison Tyner (Co-Founder & President / COO), Shawn Dastmalchi (Chief Executive Officer)
- **Team size:** ~11 employees (2023-2024)
- **Products:** Workforce Activation Platform, Real-Time Recognition (Shoutouts), Incentive & Rewards Engine, Admin Dashboard, Customizable Programs
- **Notable:** Emerged from stealth in November 2023 with a launch partnership across ScionHealth's 70+ specialty hospitals, Reported reaching 70-81 hospitals nationwide, Customer-reported 59% reduction in monthly contract-labor spend

## Products & services

- **Workforce Activation Platform** — An all-in-one incentive compensation platform that turns targeted clinical and operational behaviors into rewards, combining points, streaks, badges, and leaderboards with real-time KPI reporting.
- **Real-Time Recognition (Shoutouts)** — Lets patients, families, and coworkers send instant compliments and shoutouts that are captured and tied to reward points.
- **Incentive & Rewards Engine** — Points earned for performance are redeemable for perks and pay, letting staff gauge on-demand pay increases; integrates with payroll and HR systems.
- **Admin Dashboard** — Automated reinforcement tracking, behavioral analytics, and real-time KPI reporting for hospital administrators.
- **Customizable Programs** — Employer-designed modules for shift coverage, care standards adherence, attendance, documentation, mentorship/preceptorship, and clinical-ladder advancement.

## Achievements

- Emerged from stealth in November 2023 with a launch partnership across ScionHealth's 70+ specialty hospitals
- Reported reaching 70-81 hospitals nationwide
- Customer-reported 59% reduction in monthly contract-labor spend
- Customer-reported 91% of users noting improved patient care and 4.8% improved retention
- Raised a seed round led by JumpStart Capital

## Latest updates

- **2023-11** — Emerged from stealth with seed funding led by JumpStart Capital and a launch partnership with ScionHealth's 70+ specialty hospitals.
- **2024-02** — Shawn Dastmalchi, PhD joins as Chief Executive Officer.
- **2024-01** — Announced 2024 pilot programs with ScionHealth addressing attendance, preceptorship, and clinical-ladder advancement.

## Links

- Website: https://gratiahealth.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gratia-health
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/gratia_health
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gratiahealth
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratiahealth
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratia.health

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Last updated: 2026-08-05