MedCity News October 18, 2024
Waymark’s community-based interventions reduce hospital and emergency department visits and improve care quality, according to a new study. The company supports Medicaid patients by connecting them with community health workers, therapists, pharmacists and care coordinators in their area.
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst showed that Waymarkâs community-based interventions lowered hospital and emergency department visits and improved care quality.
San Francisco-based Waymark works with health plans, primary care providers, health systems and federally qualified health centers. It supports Medicaid patients by connecting them with community health workers, therapists, pharmacists and care coordinators in their area. Waymark helps them access community resources like food and housing, mental health support, medical appointments and medical equipment. The...