Find care you can afford, fast.
CareNet is an AI-powered healthcare navigation platform that helps Americans find nearby medical facilities, understand their insurance coverage, and book appointments—all in seconds.
Healthcare in America is broken—not because care doesn't exist, but because people can't find or afford it.
- 32 million Americans are uninsured, and millions more are underinsured
- 66% of bankruptcies in the US are tied to medical bills
- 1 in 4 Americans skip care due to cost concerns
- Emergency room visits average $2,200 but can exceed $20,000 for out-of-network facilities
- Language barriers prevent 25 million Americans from effectively navigating healthcare
When you're injured or sick, the last thing you should worry about is whether you can afford treatment—or if the hospital even accepts your insurance.
CareNet puts healthcare transparency in your pocket:
See every emergency room, urgent care, dentist, and physical therapy clinic near you on an interactive map. Filter by facility type and see real-time distance and estimated travel time.
Before you walk in the door, know what you'll pay. CareNet shows whether a facility is in-network or out-of-network for your specific insurance plan, with estimated copays ranging from $100 to $3,500+.
Don't know your insurance details? Just snap a photo of your insurance card. Our AI extracts your provider, plan type, and member information in seconds—no manual entry required.
Can't navigate phone trees? Our ElevenLabs-powered AI agent calls hospitals on your behalf to schedule appointments. Just tell it when you're available, and it handles the rest.
Healthcare shouldn't require English fluency. CareNet supports Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Korean, Arabic, French, Urdu, and more.
Pay your copay directly through the app with Flowglad-powered secure payment processing. No surprises at checkout.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Interactive Map | Leaflet-powered map showing 200+ NYC healthcare providers |
| Smart Filtering | Filter by emergency rooms, urgent care, dentists, or physical therapy |
| Insurance Verification | Real-time in-network/out-of-network status for major insurers |
| Cost Transparency | Estimated copays based on your specific plan |
| AI Card Scanning | OpenAI Vision extracts insurance info from card photos |
| Voice Booking | ElevenLabs AI agent makes appointment calls for you |
| Multilingual | Full UI translation in 10+ languages |
| Calendar Integration | Export appointments to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar |
| Payment Processing | Secure copay payments via Flowglad |
Select your injury type (broken bone, chest pain, dental emergency, etc.) and severity level. CareNet uses this to recommend the right type of facility.
Take a photo of your insurance card or manually enter your information. Our AI identifies your provider (Anthem, Aetna, United, etc.) and plan type.
See all matching facilities on the map, sorted by distance. Each card shows:
- Distance and estimated travel time
- In-network or out-of-network status
- Estimated cost range for your visit
- Available services and specialties
Click "Book with CareNet Agent" and our AI voice agent will call the hospital to schedule your appointment. No hold times, no phone trees—just a confirmed booking.
Pay your copay securely through the app before you arrive. No surprise bills.
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | Next.js 16, React 19, Tailwind CSS |
| Backend | FastAPI (Python) |
| Maps | Leaflet.js with OpenStreetMap |
| AI Card Scanning | OpenAI GPT-4 Vision |
| Voice Agent | ElevenLabs Conversational AI |
| Payments | Flowglad |
| Database | JSON (demo), designed for PostgreSQL |
TL;DR: The app works for free without API keys. Add them when you want real AI features.
| Setup | Features | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| No API keys | Hospital search, maps, demo AI | $0 |
| + Dedalus | Real card scanning & triage | ~$20 for 1,000 users |
| + ElevenLabs | AI booking agent | +$60 for 1,000 users |
📚 Read the complete API Keys & Cost Guide →
- Node.js 18+
- Python 3.9+
- npm or pnpm
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/aaronmunford/CareNet.git
cd CareNet
# Install frontend dependencies
cd frontend
npm install
# Install backend dependencies
cd ../backend
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Start the backend
uvicorn main:app --reload --port 8000
# In another terminal, start the frontend
cd frontend
npm run devCreate frontend/.env.local:
DEDALUS_API_KEY=your_dedalus_api_key
# Required for AI booking agent feature
ELEVENLABS_API_KEY=your_elevenlabs_api_key
ELEVENLABS_AGENT_ID=your_agent_id
ELEVENLABS_AGENT_PHONE_NUMBER_ID=your_phone_number_id
Note: The AI booking agent feature requires ElevenLabs API credentials. Without them, users will see a setup guide when attempting to book appointments.
A patient needs urgent medical care.
They slipped and think they may have broken their arm. They're in pain and need help fast.
- Opens CareNet on their phone
- Scans their insurance card with the camera
- Selects "Broken bone / severe injury" as their emergency type
- Sees nearby options with cost estimates:
- Hospital A: 0.5 mi, Out of Network, ~$3,500
- Hospital B: 0.6 mi, In Network, ~$150
- Clicks "Book with CareNet Agent" on the in-network hospital
- The AI agent calls and books an appointment for today
- Pays the copay through the app
- Gets directions and arrives at the facility
Result: Significant cost savings and faster care by making an informed choice.
Built with ❤️ at DevFest 2026
MIT License - feel free to use this code to help make healthcare more accessible.
- ElevenLabs for conversational AI that books appointments
- Flowglad for seamless payment processing
- OpenAI for vision AI that reads insurance cards
- OpenStreetMap for mapping data
- All the healthcare workers who inspired this project
CareNet: Because healthcare shouldn't be a guessing game.