Healthier Communities

What does it mean to maintain inclusivity in health-tech? It’s no surprise that the healthcare field is undergoing rapid technological transformation. From niche molecular testing to online scheduling and billing platforms, companies large and small are tapping into the many inefficiencies of the highly regulated healthcare system. In general, the more regulation-abiding companies willing to […]

In one of America’s best food cities, many Philadelphians are living in areas with little or no access to groceries and fresh foods — areas dubbed “food deserts.” And while the hunger rate has decreased across the country, the national average hovers around 12%, and a report published last year stated that the number of

What is whole person care? Whole person care is about systems and services that support people in a person-centered, strengths-based way that includes health and non-health perspectives. A person may touch many health and government services based on needs including physical health, behavioral health, social services, housing, transportation and criminal justice. For instance, a person

The United States currently spends an estimated $3.5 trillion annually on healthcare (CMS), nearly twice the amount of other developed nations (Health System Tracker). The sad truth? Our health outcomes aren’t living up to their billing. This reality is chiefly because our healthcare system has yet to move beyond a “sick care” system where providers

With core pillars consisting of access to proper food, housing, transportation, and education, social determinants of health (SDOH) is one of the most relevant topics in healthcare right now, and it very well should be. SDOH correlate with issues that directly affect patients from accessing the care they need when they need it, and these

The state of public transportation across major cities in America is in crisis. It’s either over-crowded or under-utilized service dependent on peak commuter hours. It’s a lack of funding and resources and massive delays in projects under construction. Big gaps in accessibility. These are some of the most commonly articulated challenges for both riders and

New partnership allows family and friends to gift rides to loved ones in need, regardless of distance PHILADELPHIA, Pa. and GAITHERSBURG, Md. – November 19, 2018 – Healthcare transportation company Roundtrip and care organization platform LikeNeighbors.com today announced a partnership that allows family and friends to easily organize and gift all levels of medical transportation,

Originally Posted by Camden Coalition There’s growing recognition that non-medical factors, such as housing, safety, access to food, and transportation, have a significant impact on medical outcomes. Providers must collaborate with partners outside of the clinical setting to improve the health and wellbeing of people with complex health and social needs. The Camden Coalition’s recent collaboration