# How TIME Ranked the Top 500 HealthTech Companies

> A three-part scoring system evaluated thousands of digital health firms on finances, reputation, and online reach.
- Title: How TIME Ranked the Top 500 HealthTech Companies · TIME
- Summary: A three-part scoring system evaluated thousands of digital health firms on finances, reputation, and online reach. The top 500 healthtech companies were…
- Keywords: time, statista, healthtech, digital health, company rankings, methodology, financial performance, reputation analysis, online engagement, artificial intelligence, telehealth, medical devices
- Source: TIME — https://time.com/article/2026/09/16/worlds-top-healthtech-companies-2026-methodology
- Author: TIME Staff
- Published: 2026-09-16T13:47:59.817+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: time, statista, healthtech, digital health, company rankings, methodology, financial performance, reputation analysis, online engagement, artificial intelligence, telehealth, medical devices
## Defining the healthtech space
Companies develop digital tech to enhance healthcare, optimize outcomes, and improve patient engagement. Think mobile health apps and electronic health records.
## Financial performance weighted most
Revenue per employee and funding amount measured stability and growth potential. This pillar counted for 50% of the total score.
## Reputation came from social listening
Sentiment, visibility, and credibility were tracked across news, blogs, forums, and social media. This dimension contributed 30% to scores.
## Website traffic measured engagement
Digital platform reach and user engagement levels were assessed through website traffic data. This made up 20% of the overall score.
## Six market segments emerged
The 500 top companies were categorized into AI and data analytics, diagnostics, health information, medical devices, prevention, and telehealth.
## Performance labels reward consistency
Outstanding, very high, or high labels were assigned based on overall ranking and pillar scores. Top performers excelled across multiple dimensions.
## Key takeaway

The top 500 healthtech companies were ranked using a weighted model: 50% financial performance, 30% reputation, and 20% online engagement.