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Work Perks and Benefits of the Future
The Wall Street Journal forecasts work perks and benefits of the coming decade. Check out Papa on the list.

How Loneliness Impacts Health Plan Ratings
Find out how loneliness and social isolation impact member experience and CAHPS Star Ratings.

How Papa Is Driving Results in Companion Care
MedCity News writes on a series of studies that found Papa reduced emergency department visits, decreased health care spending, and improved loneliness.

Papa Founder: One of Fortune’s 10 Innovators Shaping the Future of Health
Papa Founder and CEO Andrew Parker is recognized in Fortune’s inaugural list of top entrepreneurs finding creative solutions to systematic health care problems.

Papa Improves Health Care Utilization in Medicare Advantage
A series of studies reinforces Papa’s impact—and demonstrates improved health and the opportunity to address health disparities across communities.

Companion Care Linked to Lower Costs, Positive Health Outcomes
Home Health Care News reports on new research demonstrating Papa’s ability to impact a number of challenges seen across health care.

Papa Delivers Cost Savings in Medicaid Population
Papa’s companion care model reduced health care costs and ED utilization and improved preventive care in a Medicaid-focused claims analysis by Meridian.

The Solution to Chronic Loneliness is Personal
Papa’s VP of Health and Social Impact, Dr. Ellen Rudy, argues loneliness is a chronic health condition—and must be treated as such.

A Call for Consistent Measurement Across SDoH Industry
Papa leaders & Population Health Management editor Dr. David Nash call for more consistent measurement of SDoH interventions, offering Papa as a reference.

The Changing Role of the Caregiver
Combating loneliness and isolation are vital parts of being a Papa Pal. As a bonus, friendships form, like that between Esther and Papa Pal Annagrette.

Things You Can Do Now to Deal With Loneliness
AARP recommends having a Papa Pal come right to your front door as one way to combat loneliness and related health problems.

Taking Action Against Loneliness
Papa’s Founder and CEO, Andrew Parker, urges for investment in loneliness and social isolation commensurate with their impact on health outcomes.
