‘Transportation Is a Social Vital Sign’: Lifespark, Envoy America Expand Strategic Partnership

Lifespark and Envoy America are expanding a partnership between the two organizations with the launch of Lifespark GO! Their latest collaboration will deliver transportation services to residents of 14 Lifespark senior living communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin — an expansion of a partnership that provides these services to its home-based care clients. Lifespark originally entered […]

Hospitals, Physicians Aren’t Screening for Social Determinants of Health

Addressing social determinants of health has become the topic of the moment in health care. Despite being a popular talking point and area of focus for home care agencies, many hospitals and physician practices aren’t screening for SDoH barriers. In fact, only 24% of hospitals and 16% of physician practices screen for recommended social determinants […]

Ford Racing into Health Care Transportation, Weighing Home Health Partnerships

As more companies look to address the social determinants that hinder health, transportation has largely risen to the forefront. Several unexpected, non-health care players are driving that high-octane focus — including Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F). One of the oldest and largest automakers in the U.S., Ford is entering the health care transportation game through […]

Concierge Services Company HomeThrive Partners with Envoy America for Transportation Support

Envoy America and HomeThrive announced Monday that the two companies are teaming up on a program offering transportation-plus-assistance and companionship services to older adults. The partnership comes as more companies look to address the social determinants that hinder care. “Transportation is one of the biggest challenges that family members have,” Dave Jacobs, co-founder and managing […]