Connecting the Dots, November 2024
???? Honoring Veterans Day: Addressing Veterans’ Health-Related Social Needs
Unite Us is proud to have started its journey serving Veterans. 2024 marks 10 years of partnership with NCServes in North Carolina, a program that's connected 40,000+ Veterans to vital services and laid the groundwork for the state’s successful Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP). Stay tuned for NCServes' upcoming 10-year report.?
In partnership with Unite Us, North Carolina has positively impacted Veterans' access to employment, housing, and more. North Carolina saw the unemployment rate of Veterans decrease from 3.2% in 2015 to 2.2% in 2022, proving effective care coordination helps ensure that Veterans receive the services they need to improve their health and well-being.?
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??? Webinar: Medicare Advantage Uncovered: Benefit Design and Growth Strategy in a Rapidly Changing Market
With external forces like the Inflation Reduction Act, CMS’s advanced notice, and market uncertainties on the horizon, 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for Medicare plans nationwide. Join the Unite Us team for an insightful exploration into the key factors shaping this year's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) and get an early preview of 2025 benefit trends and strategies to keep your plans competitive.
???Blog: Supporting Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To honor survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), we welcomed Michelle Gunn, Deputy Director at LINC, Inc., a nonprofit supporting individuals returning from incarceration. In this piece, Michelle explores the role of coordinated care networks in supporting survivors of IPV.
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??Blog: Embracing Humanity in Disaster Response
When disaster strikes, recovery depends on people and organizations coming together with empathy and purpose. Data may reveal the scale of response efforts, but behind every statistic are lives forever changed. Penned by Unite Us COO Esther Farkas, this piece explores the role of technology-supported collaboration in disaster response, while reminding us that humanity must always remain at the core of our work.
??Review: “Unite Us provides the type of holistic care everyone needs.”
Feedback helps further our mission. For Alisa P., Financial Wellness Manager and Unite Us user, we’re helping her organization support “a more holistic approach to supporting our members.” Learn how else we’re supporting our customers across the country–in their words.
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?? State of Reform Colorado
November 13 | Denver, CO
Yesterday, Unite Us COO Esther Farkas took part in State of Reform’s?panel, ‘Addressing Health-Related Social Needs in Colorado,’ which explored innovative approaches to critical community challenges such as housing, transportation, and reentry services under Colorado’s 1115 waiver.
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?? NCServes: A Decade of Service for North Carolina’s Veterans Using Unite Us Technology
Utilizing technology developed by Unite Us, NCServes efficiently connects veterans to the resources they require. Now integrated into North Carolina's statewide program, NCServes closes the gap between healthcare and social services to provide "whole-person care" for veterans and their families.
?? King County 211 partners with Unite Us to enhance access to essential services in Washington State
Last month, King County 211 partnered with Unite Us to address critical social needs and improve access to community-based resources in King County, Washington. Director Tiffany Olson expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with Unite Us, stating, "We are excited to continue to grow our partnership with Unite Us! This expansion will ensure the landscape of services in King County is more visible to all providers on the Unite Us platform."
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?? Community First Health Plans Partners with Unite Us to Enhance Social Care Access in San Antonio
Community First Health Plans (Community First), the only locally owned and managed nonprofit health plan serving San Antonio and the surrounding counties, recently joined forces with Unite Us to improve access to social care resources for San Antonio residents. By utilizing Unite Us’ closed-loop technology, Community First can seamlessly track referrals and measure the impact of social care services.
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