What is Health Insurance Tycoon?
A free simulation game to learn how the American healthcare system works. See what it's like to run your own health insurance company!
Problem
Users seeking to understand the American healthcare system face theoretical, non-interactive learning methods (e.g., articles, lectures), which lack hands-on engagement and fail to replicate real-world complexities.
Solution
A simulation game where users manage a virtual health insurance company, making decisions on pricing, coverage, and policies while navigating systemic challenges. Example: Balancing profit margins with patient accessibility.
Customers
Students, educators, and healthcare professionals seeking experiential learning; policy enthusiasts interested in healthcare economics.
Unique Features
Real-time feedback on systemic impacts (e.g., bankruptcy risks from poor pricing), dynamic scenarios reflecting U.S. healthcare regulations, and outcome-based gameplay mirroring real-world trade-offs.
User Comments
Makes complex healthcare concepts digestible through gameplay
Reveals interdependencies between insurers, providers, and patients
Simplifies actuarial principles visually
Highlights ethical dilemmas in profit-driven systems
Bridges academic theory and practical decision-making
Traction
Launched 2023, free-to-play model; no disclosed revenue/user metrics. Founder’s LinkedIn shows 850+ followers.
Market Size
The global serious games market, valued at $9.9B in 2023 (Statista), includes healthcare simulations as a key segment.
