Social determinants of health

MTM, Inc. Partners With TCARE Inc. to Proactively Engage Caregivers With Age Tech Solution

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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The partnership aims to proactively engage older adults and their family caregivers by providing closed-loop transportation and related services throughout their aging and caregiving journey.

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  • The partnership aims to proactively engage older adults and their family caregivers by providing closed-loop transportation and related services throughout their aging and caregiving journey.
  • MTM's network closes the communication loop between service providers and caregivers, and assists in improving family caregiver engagement.
  • Through the integrated TCARE-MTM age tech solution, Care Managers can assist caregivers in scheduling transportation, along with closing food security and home-safety gaps.
  • The partnership between TCARE and MTM creates the most comprehensive SDOH solution for our healthcare system," said Ali Ahmadi, CEO of TCARE.

Craig Foster Joins Wisdo Health as Chief Revenue Officer

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wisdo Health, the award-winning social health platform for peer support and clinical referrals has proudly announced the appointment of Craig Foster as Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • Wisdo Health, the award-winning social health platform for peer support and clinical referrals has proudly announced the appointment of Craig Foster as Chief Revenue Officer.
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wisdo Health , the award-winning social health platform for peer support and clinical referrals has proudly announced the appointment of Craig Foster as Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Craig brings over 20 years of experience with digital health and virtual care solutions and will assume a leading role in spearheading Wisdo Health's growth in the U.S. market among health plans and employers.
  • "Having validated our impact with health insurance leaders and employers to improve health and drastically reduce cost, Craig is uniquely poised to help Wisdo change Social Health in America."

Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia partners with the Community Health Assessment course from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University for a Rapid Assessment project

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Sunday, December 11, 2022
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ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University -- A Rapid Community Health Assessment (RCHA) of Hispanic/Latin population in northeast Georgia was conducted by five Emory University Master of Public Health students under the direction of the HHCGA and faculty of the Rollins School of Public Health. Chloe Billstrom, Mia Carvalho Guimaraes, Emma Halper, Chloe Hultman and Vanessa Orduna Zarazua were assigned as health assessors based on criteria that included their Spanish speaking capacity, interest, and experience in the subject matter. Claudia E. Ordóñez, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Rollins School of Public Health and the faculty member teaching the CHA course and guiding the RCHA project, began the RCHA findings presentation by welcoming community partners, guests and students and expressing her appreciation of the partnership with the HHCGA, and the hard work of the assessment team as part of this partnership. Prof. Ordóñez made this important statement, "Ongoing efforts to improve and facilitate better health outcomes in the Hispanic/Latin community highlighted the need for health care providers and programs to have relevant and accurate knowledge of the community's health needs and assets at a hyperlocal level, while supporting efforts for greater community awareness of health services available. By implementing the rapid health assessment we gained important insights through community members responses, as captured by the Rollins team. We are eager to hear the suggested actions for improvements based on the team's conclusions and recommendations."

Key Points: 
  • The Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia (HHCGA) partnered with the Community Health Assessment (CHA) course from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University for a Rapid Assessment project which directly speaks to the effectiveness of current health strategies for our Hispanic/Latino community.
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University-- A Rapid Community Health Assessment (RCHA) of Hispanic/Latin population in northeast Georgia was conducted by five Emory University Master of Public Health students under the direction of the HHCGA and faculty of the Rollins School of Public Health.
  • By implementing the rapid health assessment we gained important insights through community members responses, as captured by the Rollins team.
  • As an expert in community health promotion, education, policy and health advocacy, HHCGA creates high-quality, culturally sensitive, and linguistically appropriate health care and prevention services for their community.

Sunwave Health Announces Top Five Behavioral Health Provider Predictions for 2023

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sunwave Health, a leading provider of technology-driven treatment solutions for behavioral health providers, today released its industry predictions for 2023 to help providers stay ahead and prepare for the challenges the new year will bring.

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  • Sunwave Health, a leading provider of technology-driven treatment solutions for behavioral health providers, today released its industry predictions for 2023 to help providers stay ahead and prepare for the challenges the new year will bring.
  • DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sunwave Health , a leading provider of technology-driven treatment solutions for behavioral health providers, today released its industry predictions for 2023 to help providers stay ahead and prepare for the challenges the new year will bring.
  • "Behavioral health must learn to change even in the face of pre-existing disadvantages compared to traditional healthcare practices," said Richard Daley, CEO of Sunwave Health.
  • According to a recent industry survey by Sunwave Health, 91% of behavioral health providers said they experience moderate to severe staffing shortages.

Value-Based Care Leader, Equality Health, Brings Quality and Culturally Competent Care to Tennessee's Underserved Communities

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Company's unique services designed to help independent primary care practices seamlessly shift to Value-Based Care (VBC) and to enhance population health in underserved communities.

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  • Company's unique services designed to help independent primary care practices seamlessly shift to Value-Based Care (VBC) and to enhance population health in underserved communities.
  • Equality Health in now enabling primary care networks in three states: AZ, TX and TN.
  • We want to support primary care practices, especially those located in underserved communities, and help them flourish across the nation, as they preserve access to quality care for all.
  • Culturally competent care training that equips practice staff with the baseline customer service knowledge required for whole-patient care delivery addressing diverse populations.

Connect America Unveils Industry-First Enhancements to Connect America Home™ Platform

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Connect America, the nationally recognized innovator in connective care technology to empower seniors and vulnerable populations to age gracefully in place, today announced several enhancements to its Connect America Home™ platform. This next-generation, AI-enabled digital health and safety platform provides secure, non-intrusive, continuous monitoring with emergency and non-emergency support to help everyone live safely, independently, and well at home.

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  • Enhanced Mobility Reporting and Safety: Connect America also announced today that its Connect America Home platform has been enhanced with the ability to capture movement and activity, such as daily steps, through its member-worn Personal Emergency Response Service (PERS) device.
  • SDoH Support: Additionally, Connect America is using the Uber Health platform to provide Non-Emergency Medical Transportation to patients who can request a ride by contacting a Connect America call center.
  • "We are excited about our strategic partnership with Connect America as this supports this level of health data sharing with focus on the home care delivery model."
  • With improved outcomes, reduced hospitalizations and lower care costs, patients and their care circles have peace of mind knowing Connect America is how health and home connect.

Seth Serxner, Former Chief Health Officer of Optum and Leader of Mercer's Total Health Management Practice Joins Kumanu as Senior Advisor

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. , Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumanu, the purpose-centered wellbeing company, today announced the appointment of Seth Serxner, PhD, MPH as Senior Advisor. Dr. Serxner, author of over 50 articles and peer-reviewed publications, will advise and support acceleration of product innovation and market adoption for solutions aimed to address the Personal and Social Determinants of Health.

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  • "Kumanu brings fresh thinking and science-backed methods of addressing the root causes of health and wellbeing today," said Serxner.
  • Serxner most recently served as chief health officer and senior vice president of population health at Optum.
  • He previously led Mercer's Total Health Management practice for a decade solidifying his expertise in the dynamic market of healthcare, employer benefits and wellbeing, and program innovation.
  • He is a champion of health equity, health literacy, and of addressing both Personal and Social Determinants of Health.

HEALTHCARE AND TECH LEADERS COME TOGETHER TO ARCHITECT A BETTER PATIENT PORTRAIT AT THE 2022 HIT CONFERENCE

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UHIN, leaders in healthcare interoperability, will host the 2022 HIT (Health Information Technology) conference on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown. The conference will convene professionals across healthcare and information technology to "Architect a Better Patient Portrait."

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  • $70 general admission tickets include access to all tracks and sessions, the exhibitor hall, lunch, and free parking.
  • To register, contact Scott Hazleton, Marketing Director, [email protected]
    Rich Saunders will open the conference with a welcome keynote address.
  • Healthcare Landscape track sessions and speakers - Focus on healthcare, technology and leadership topics on national and regional levels.
  • UHIN focuses on creating electronic exchange solutions that work for the entire healthcare community, from single-provider practices to large integrated healthcare systems.

Swap Health Launches Out of Stealth With Investment from 25m Health, Partnership with University of Florida

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Swap Health today announced its launch out of stealth mode with an investment from 25m Health , a joint venture between 25madison, Lifepoint Health, and Apollo Global Management, and a research partnership with the University of Florida .

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  • Swap Health today announced its launch out of stealth mode with an investment from 25m Health , a joint venture between 25madison, Lifepoint Health, and Apollo Global Management, and a research partnership with the University of Florida .
  • Were thrilled to launch a first-of-its-kind software platform that directly addresses one of the primary Social Determinants of Health: nutrition, said Aaron Doades, CEO and co-founder of Swap Health.
  • We are excited to collaborate with Swap Health through 25m Healths healthtech venture expertise and Lifepoint Healths expansive provider and patient footprint.
  • I am excited to collaborate and work with the team at Swap Health, said University of Floridas Dr. Anne Mathews, PH.D, R.D.N.

Kumanu Named Rising Star Finalist by Prestigious UCSF Digital Health Awards

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumanu, the purpose-centered wellbeing company, today announced its innovative health engagement platform has been selected from among thousands of applicants to advance to the coveted finalist round of the 2022 UCSF Digital Health Awards.

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  • It is the first solution of its kind that addresses the root causes of wellbeing at scale by concurrently addressing the Personal, Organizational, and Social Determinants of Health.
  • "We are thrilled to be among the innovative Rising Stars recognized by UCSF Health Hub," said Dr. Vic Strecher, Kumanu's founder and chief executive officer.
  • Join Kumanu and other finalist nominees on their journey to the awards podium.
  • Kumanu transforms how organizations approach the emotional and social wellbeing of their workforce by addressing root causes missed in traditional programs.