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Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
CareAcademy Announces Innovative Research Initiative with the Center for Community Health & Evaluation of Kaiser Permanente Washington to Evaluate Impact of Caregiver Training on Health Outcomes
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CareAcademy, the leading provider of caregiver training and compliance technology, is proud to announce a collaborative research project with the Center for Community Health and Evaluation (CCHE). This initiative will evaluate CareAcademy's newly developed Safety Specialist Certificate Program (SSCP) and its impact on caregiver confidence, patient outcomes, and healthcare cost savings. CCHE, known for its rigorous yet practical evaluation methods, brings decades of experience in health-related program assessments across the United States. Their mission to improve community health aligns seamlessly with CareAcademy's commitment to empowering caregivers and enhancing care delivery. The SSCP training intervention combines existing CareAcademy modules with a focus on increasing medication adherence and reducing rehospitalizations among persons receiving care (PRC). While CareAcademy's data shows that caregivers report heightened confidence after training, this study will be the first formal evaluation to measure the program's impact on PRC outcomes. Helen Adeosun, CEO of CareAcademy, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership: 'At CareAcademy, we believe in the transformative power of education for caregivers. This research will provide valuable insights into how our training directly improves patient care and health outcomes. This new information is a game changer for our entire industry and elevates the value of caregivers enabling health. Partnering with CCHE allows us to take a critical step forward in demonstrating the measurable impact of caregiver education.' Maggie Smith, Director at CCHE, added 'We are excited to collaborate with CareAcademy on this important evaluation. Caregiver training plays a vital role in supporting community health, and this evaluation will help us understand how structured education programs can enhance caregiver effectiveness and improve health outcomes for patients across diverse care settings.' The evaluation, slated for implementation this year, will engage CareAcademy's key partner, Sharecare, which connects families nationwide with caregivers through its tech-enabled home care services. CCHE's research will include: Caregiver Experience and Outcomes: Understanding how caregivers perceive the SSCP training and its effects on their professional confidence, stress levels, and job satisfaction. Patient Outcomes: Assessing PRC health outcomes, including hospital readmission rates, medication adherence, and overall quality of life. Cost Savings: Modeling potential long-term cost savings through improved patient health outcomes. About CCHE The Center for Community Health and Evaluation (CCHE), part of Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, designs and evaluates health-related programs and initiatives across the United States. CCHE's mission is to improve the health of communities with collaborative approaches to planning, assessment, and evaluation. About Sharecare Sharecare is a digital healthcare company that delivers software and tech-enabled services to stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to help improve care quality, drive better outcomes, and lower costs. Through its data-driven AI insights, evidence-based resources, and comprehensive platform – including benefits navigation, care management, home care resources, health information management, and more – Sharecare helps people easily and efficiently manage their healthcare and improve their well-being. Across its three business channels, Sharecare enables health plan sponsors, health systems and physician practices, and leading pharmaceutical brands to drive personalized and value-based care at scale. To learn more, visit About CareAcademy CareAcademy is a leading care enablement platform dedicated to transforming caregiver education and empowering caregivers to deliver exceptional health outcomes. By offering compliance and audit automation technology, actionable analytics, and streamlined training management of an engaging content library, CareAcademy is accelerating the world's transition to a caregiver-centric healthcare system. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, CareAcademy has trained more than 800,000 caregivers and is trusted by more than 2,000 home care, home health, senior living, and hospice providers nationwide. To learn more, visit
Associated Press
26-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
YoCierge Announces Tech-Enabled Collaboration with Sharecare to Streamline Medical Record Requests for Law Firms and Their Clients
WAYNE, Pa., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- YoCierge, a leading provider of medical record retrieval solutions for law firms, is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Sharecare, the health tech company that helps to improve care quality, drive better outcomes, and lower costs across the healthcare ecosystem. This integration introduces a suite of technology-driven enhancements designed to provide YoCierge's clients—including law firms and their clients—with faster, more cost-effective, and seamless access to medical records by directly integrating Sharecare's medical record retrieval capabilities across its robust provider network into the YoCierge workflow. Key Benefits of the Partnership: Accelerated Access to Medical Records: The collaboration enables the integration of an automated API interface, significantly speeding up the process of retrieving medical records. YoCierge clients will now experience faster turnaround times, empowering law firms to better serve their clients. Cost Savings: Law firms using the interface to access Sharecare-provided medical records will see a reduction in YoCierge costs, thanks to streamlined processes and improved technology integration. This cost efficiency reinforces YoCierge's commitment to delivering value-driven solutions for its clients. Real-Time Healthcare Provider Data Updates: Sharecare's continuously updated healthcare provider data will now be seamlessly displayed in YoCierge's portal. This ensures that law firms have access to the most current and accurate information at all times. Seamless Integration Across Platforms: These enhancements are immediately available to all YoCierge clients. Access is not limited to the YoCierge portal but is also extended to supported leading case management systems, ensuring a smooth workflow for users. 'This integration represents a significant leap forward in how law firms manage and access medical records,' said George Bessenyei CEO of YoCierge. 'By combining Sharecare's capabilities and robust healthcare provider client base with YoCierge's user-friendly platform, we're delivering unparalleled efficiency and cost savings to our clients.' 'We are pleased to collaborate with YoCierge to simplify the medical records retrieval process for law firms and their clients,' added Darragh Wright, SVP & General Manager of Health Data Services at Sharecare. 'This collaboration reflects our shared vision of leveraging technology to improve access and affordability for all stakeholders.' YoCierge's approach is set to transform the way law firms handle medical records, driving better outcomes for their clients while reducing operational burdens. For more information about YoCierge's medical records retrieval solutions, please visit About YoCierge YoCierge is a premier provider of medical records retrieval and other legal support services, dedicated to empowering law firms with efficient, cost-effective, and secure solutions. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, YoCierge simplifies complex processes, enabling law firms to focus on what they do best—serving their clients.
Fox News
10-03-2025
- Business
- Fox News
'Happiest' US cities revealed: See where yours ranks
A new study is revealing which cities in America are considered to be the "happiest," and the top and bottom spots may or may not surprise you. WalletHub released its 2025 report after conducting research across 180 major cities. The cities that ranked were based on 29 key metrics, ranging from the depression rate to the income-growth rate and factoring in average leisure time spent per day. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said that salary does have an impact on happiness. "Research shows that having more money only increases your happiness until you're making at least $75,000 per year – anything more you earn likely won't have an impact," said Lupo. "Therefore, when deciding where to live to maximize your happiness, you'll want to pick a city that offers more than just a decent average income," he added. Lupo says, "The ideal city provides conditions that foster good mental and physical health, like reasonable work hours, short commutes, good weather and caring neighbors." See if your city landed in one of the top spots. Fremont, California took first place as the happiest city in America. Wallethub notes that "one contributing factor is that the city has the highest share of households with an income above $75,000, at nearly 80%." Fremont also has the lowest separation and divorce rate in the country and the lowest share of adults who report having 14 or more mentally unhealthy days per month. The West Coast city came in sixth place for the most caring city. San Jose, California took second place with the longest average life expectancy in the country, according to WalletHub's report. "San Jose has the third-highest share of households whose annual income is above $75,000, at over 72%. This allows people to afford both necessities and some luxuries, keeping them content," said WalletHub in a press release. The city also has the best scores on the health and wellness company Sharecare's Community Well-Being Index showing residents like where they live, feel safe and have pride in their community. Irvine rounded out the top three with more than 88% of adults in the city reporting having good or better health. It was noted that 84% of residents participate in physical activities with the seventh-highest life expectancy. "Nearly 68% of households in the city make over $75,000 per year, the income level that's been demonstrated to maximize happiness," said the release. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, came in fourth place with the fifth-happiest city awarded to Overland Park, Kansas. The bottom four cities were Gulfport, Mississippi; Fort Smith, Arkansas; Memphis, Tennessee and Detroit, Michigan. The least happy city listed was Cleveland, Ohio.
