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Reaching for Health Equity
Read Papa’s research about the impact of social support services on the overall health of DSNP members.

Rx: Human, Spring 2023
In this issue, we explore the financial and non-financial impacts of health inequity, answer your pressing questions on SDoH, and look at some of the steps the federal government is taking toward health equity.

Human Connection as the Path to Purpose
Download this infographic to learn more about what drives purpose and how that changes depending on our social support and age.

Real World Health Perspectives
Listen in as two health care professionals share their perspectives on how to best care for our aging population through nuanced health care solutions.

Innovating Health Care for the Aging Population
New innovations in the health care industry are helping older adults to maintain their health and dignity as they age.

Bringing Health Home: The Shift to Home-Based Care
Listen as health care professionals discuss the post-pandemic shift to health care in the home.

A Journey Through American Loneliness with Kristen Radtke
Listen as author Kirsten Radtke shares about her book, Seek You: A Journey through American Loneliness and gives insights on loneliness as a health crisis.

Meet Tara and Frank: Pals to Get Through Life’s Toughest Trials
Listen to Papa Pal Tara and member Frank as they share about how Papa’s companion care helped Frank to recover from a life-changing injury and brought hope for his future.

A Look Into the Future of HealthTech with John Sculley
Listen to businessman and entrepreneur John Sculley as he shares about his newest project in health tech innovation and talks about his experiences with Pepsi and Macintosh.

Addressing Social Needs To Improve Health Care Utilization
Join our research team for a conversation about the power of real, human connection and hear how social support positively impacts health care utilization.

Population Probe: Social Support around Major Health Events
As one in five older adults require hospitalization each year, the need for broad-scale access to social support is clear. See how companion care can fill these unmet needs.

How Social Support Improves Health Care Utilization
Recent Papa research shows that members who received social support showed reduced rates of hospital readmission and emergency department use.
