Practo Enters the U.S. Healthcare Market with Smart Care Navigation Platform
Published: 09 Jan 2026
Author: Precedence Research
After making its international debut in the UAE, Indian health tech company Practo has made a major step in its global expansion with the launch of its care navigation platform in the U.S. With this action, Practo has entered one of the world's most intricate and cutthroat healthcare markets. With this expansion, the company hopes to use technology-driven solutions honed by its experience in India and other areas to make it easier for patients in the U.S. to find doctors who comprehend care options and schedule appointments.
To establish a solid foundation before a broader rollout, Practo started its U.S. journey with a soft launch earlier in 2025. The platform has since demonstrated promising early traction. It has drawn an increasing number of monthly active users and already has a sizable network of physicians in various specialties. Patients are actively using the platform to locate and interact with healthcare providers, as evidenced by the company's impressive, annualized transaction run rate. This early momentum indicates that there is a need in the U.S. for care discovery tools that are easier to use and more transparent.
Practo’s care navigation platform, which enables patients to compare providers, verify availability, and schedule consultations online, is the cornerstone of its U.S. offerings. In fields like dentistry and mental health, where patients frequently need frequent visits and clear information to make decisions, initial adoption has been especially strong. Practo’s paid services have already been subscribed to by hundreds of clinics and medical practices, demonstrating the increasing acceptance of digital platforms among U.S. healthcare providers.
Practo is investing in on-the-ground operations and growing its local staff to bolster its presence in the U.S. The business is also looking into possible alliances and purchases to expand its network of suppliers and accelerate expansion into new areas and specializations. These actions demonstrate Practo's goal to become a comprehensive care navigation partner for both patients and providers rather than merely a listing platform.
Practo’s previous international expansion into the UAE, where it successfully adapted its platform to a new healthcare environment, was built upon by the U.S. launch. Practo is establishing itself as a global health-tech player committed to enhancing access, efficiency, and transparency in healthcare systems by entering the U.S. market. Even in highly developed but dispersed healthcare markets like the U.S., the company's leadership believes that its technology-led approach can address common patient pain points.