Today, the ability to access and manage medical records seamlessly is no longer a luxury but a necessity. For patients, delays and fragmented systems can mean the difference between timely treatment and missed opportunities. Despite the progress of electronic health record adoption, too many individuals still struggle to navigate a maze of disconnected platforms, locked information, and institutional control. It is within this gap that MatchRite Care has emerged as a pioneer, reshaping how patients interact with their own medical data and positioning itself at the forefront of a movement toward true patient empowerment.

The origins of MatchRite are as deeply personal as they are transformative. Its founder, Chris Jones, lost his young son CJ to an inoperable brain tumor. In 2008, when a clinical trial finally became available, CJ’s participation was thwarted by a missed transfer of medical records. While the outcome might not have changed, the heartbreak of telling his son they could not try, stayed with Jones; and sparked a determination to ensure other families would not face the same preventable roadblock. Out of this loss grew MatchRite Care, a company designed to give patients ownership of their health information and the ability to act quickly when opportunities arise.

A Patient Centric Approach to Medical Record Systems

Unlike traditional record systems that prioritize provider access, MatchRite flips the perspective, placing patients at the center. Its platform connects directly to more than 27,000 hospitals and physician networks across the United States, including major electronic medical record systems such as Epic, Cerner, and even the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This unprecedented connectivity allows patients to pull their medical records in real time, manage who sees them, and revoke access whenever they choose. In emergencies or when pursuing advanced treatments, that kind of immediate access can mean everything. “Most solutions are focused on giving facilities the power. Our goal was looking at it backwards. How do we help the patients tell their own story?” Jones said, reflecting on the ethos that guides the company.

Security and trust are at the heart of MatchRite’s design. The system is fully HIPAA-compliant, with strong encryption to protect sensitive data both at rest and in transit. Beyond compliance, the company embraces transparency: patients can see who has accessed their data and for what purpose, offering a level of visibility that has been missing from traditional healthcare systems. This transparency extends to one of its most innovative initiatives, the Wellworth project, which allows patients to contribute to research while staying informed about how their data is used and receiving compensation for participation. The idea grew out of Jones’ own frustration when he learned that CJ’s data had been used for research without his family’s knowledge—a discovery that added to the sense of helplessness during an already painful time. Now, MatchRite has turned that experience into an opportunity for empowerment.

A Mission Driven Company with Global Reach

The company’s reach is not confined to the United States. MatchRite has begun establishing a global presence, with early operations in Portugal and Liberia and plans to expand further. Jones envisions the platform as the “Intel inside” of health data, serving as a backbone for hospitals, providers, and research organizations across borders. This ambition speaks to the growing importance of data portability in medicine, where global research collaborations and personalized treatments rely on quick, accurate, and comprehensive patient histories. In an increasingly interconnected world, MatchRite’s approach is not just relevant—it is essential.

What makes MatchRite stand out in a crowded digital health market is its origin story and philosophy. It is not simply another platform chasing efficiency for institutions. It is a mission-driven company created to empower patients at their most vulnerable moments. This mission has kept it grounded, even as it grows. Unlike many startups that pursue rapid scaling through venture capital, MatchRite has relied primarily on support from friends, family, and a small network of physicians. That deliberate path has allowed Jones to maintain a focus on patients rather than investor demands, integrating with 17 major healthcare systems and steadily expanding without sacrificing its founding principles.

For years, Jones hesitated to bring CJ’s story into the forefront of the company’s identity, uncertain about how to balance personal grief with professional purpose. But over time, he realized that his son’s story was not just the beginning of MatchRite; it was the heart of it. “I’m finally in the most comfortable space now and I can define it, and I’m comfortable talking about him now,” he said, acknowledging that telling CJ’s story is both healing and essential to the company’s narrative. It has given MatchRite a human soul in an industry too often defined by sterile systems and technical jargon.

A Mission to Deliver Accessible & Empathetically Designed Solutions

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the demand for patient-centered solutions has never been greater. Consumers are accustomed to managing their finances, travel, and even education through sleek, intuitive platforms. They now expect the same in healthcare, where lives are literally at stake. MatchRite is meeting that expectation head-on with technology that is secure, accessible, and empathetically designed. By allowing patients to take control of their medical records, it is challenging decades of entrenched systems that placed institutions first and patients last.

More than just a company, MatchRite represents a promise—that no patient will ever lose an opportunity because of bureaucracy or miscommunication. It is a promise rooted in the memory of a boy who deserved every chance and carried forward by a father who transformed grief into action. Through its innovative technology, global vision, and unwavering mission, MatchRite is setting a new standard for what patient empowerment can look like in the modern age. As data has become the most powerful currency today, MatchRite ensures that patients finally hold the keys to their own stories. And in doing so, it redefines not only how records are managed but how care itself is delivered.