Papa’s State of Social Health Report

Findings from one of the largest studies on loneliness help fill knowledge gaps about social health among older adults and underserved populations.

Population Probe: Understanding Members’ Unmet Needs

Learn more about barriers Papa Pals observed to members’ whole health and what they reported knowing that doctors likely don’t.

Reaching for Health Equity

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

Chronic Conditions Associated with Higher Loneliness

Papa members enrolled in Medicare Advantage who reported high levels of loneliness also had higher instances of chronic conditions. See the infographic to learn more.

Reduce Total Cost of Care

A recent claims-based study with a health plan partner showed that companion care services reduced the total cost of care.

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Population Probe: Understanding Members’ Unmet Needs

Learn more about barriers Papa Pals observed to members’ whole health and what they reported knowing that doctors likely don’t.

Papa’s State of Social Health Report

Findings from one of the largest studies on loneliness help fill knowledge gaps about social health among older adults and underserved populations.

Chronic Conditions Associated with Higher Loneliness

Papa members enrolled in Medicare Advantage who reported high levels of loneliness also had higher instances of chronic conditions. See the infographic to learn more.

Reduce Total Cost of Care

A recent claims-based study with a health plan partner showed that companion care services reduced the total cost of care.

Addressing Each Member’s Whole Health

Let’s stop addressing what is the matter, and start addressing what matters when it comes to health.

Addressing Unmet Needs Among DSNP Beneficiaries

Addressing the social needs of DSNP members can significantly decrease loneliness and lower churn. Review the findings in our infographic.

Reaching for Health Equity

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

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.

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.

Population Probe: Loneliness and Member Experience

People who are severely lonely are less likely to view their health plan favorably and consistently rate CAHPS measures lower than those who are not lonely.

How Loneliness Impacts Health Plan Ratings

Find out how loneliness and social isolation impact member experience and CAHPS Star Ratings.