Homeward

Homeward has been selected as a quarterfinalist for the Best in Class - Health Equity award by The Digital Health Hub Foundation - Digital Health Awards, which honors outstanding health technologies and innovations transforming healthcare. As a quarterfinalist, Homeward has been recognized for our commitment to supporting the health and well-being of rural communities and driving meaningful change in rural healthcare.

Happy Labor Day to our Homeward colleagues, members, partners, and all those across the country dedicated to supporting and providing for rural communities everywhere.

Dr. Greg Burrell, MD Joins Homeward® as First Chief Medical Officer Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gr5VnjZh “Today marks a pivotal moment in our journey to rearchitecting the delivery of health and care in rural America as we welcome Dr. Burrell as Homeward’s first chief medical officer.” — Dr. Jennifer Schneider, M.D., M. S., Co-Founder and CEO at Homeward “I’m energized by Homeward’s momentum and commitment to transforming the health of rural communities to solve the rural health crisis at scale.” — Dr. Greg Burrell, Chief Medical Officer at Homeward #leadership #healthcare #SoHCNews

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Burrell, MD as Homeward’s first Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Burrell is a physician entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in leading and scaling healthcare companies, and will lead Homeward’s clinical and navigation strategy to improve health outcomes, support local healthcare ecosystems, and enhance the healthcare experience for members living in rural communities across America. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/emt4ifdt

Last week, Homeward Director of Clinical Strategy Dr Sophy Hu BA Hons MBBS (MD) represented Homeward at a roundtable discussion with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Becerra to discuss how the federal government is investing and growing access to care using #AI tools. We appreciate the opportunity to engage in these important conversations around leveraging technology to scale healthcare access to underserved areas, including #rural communities.

Rural health has long been a challenge in America, where access and workforce shortages drive outcome disparities. Homeward Co-Founder and President Amar Kendale will join Nashville Health Care Council's #Sessions24 Conference to discuss the critical importance of incentive alignment in #rural care delivery, the role of technology in going beyond telehealth solutions, and more to highlight innovative solutions tackling one of the nation's greatest healthcare needs.

This past weekend, the Homeward team traveled near and far to participate in the annual 100-mile Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Ride to raise awareness of and money for Type 1 Diabetes research. Cycling through the picturesque landscapes of Wisconsin, Iowa, and my home state of Minnesota, I was moved by the familiar and new faces united for this meaningful cause. This annual event holds a special place in my heart, and I am deeply grateful to Breakthrough T1D for their commitment to finding a cure, and for the Homeward team who supported through donating, volunteering, riding and cheering on Team Homeward.

This past weekend, Homeward colleagues traveled to La Crosse, Wisconsin biking up to 100 miles across the rural landscapes of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota in support of Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and crucial research that changes the lives of millions affected by Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Together, Homeward raised over $70,000 for T1 diabetes research. Thank you to everyone who supported us on this journey!

A recent study from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center found that gaps in access to healthcare can exacerbate risks to the well being of older #rural residents caused by social isolation, injuries, or food insecurity. As the U.S. population ages, many Americans age 65 or older are making their homes in rural communities, and the need for integrated – and sustainable – healthcare solutions has become even more critical. Homeward’s approach and partnership with health plans and health systems in rural communities directly addresses these issues, working closely with providers to connect members to appropriate care and local resources. https://lnkd.in/eFJz23U5

The Breakthrough T1D Ride is this weekend in La Crosse and we want to share a huge thank you to our $5K Checkpoint Sponsor, Homeward! “Homeward is rearchitecting the delivery of health and care for rural Americans, enhancing access and health outcomes for those underserved. As our Breakthrough T1D riders pedal across the rural landscapes of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota, we seize the opportunity to connect with each other and the communities we serve, all while funding crucial research that changes the lives of millions affected by T1D.” Homeward has been supporting the Breakthrough T1D Ride since 2023, raising over $40,000 through the Ride. This year, Homeward has a team of 26 riders and a goal of raising $100,00! Please join us in thanking Homeward for their commitment to creating a world without T1D. Interested in riding with us? Visit ride.BreakthroughT1D.org to learn more!