Onward is the most comprehensive transportation solution for hospitals, health plans, PACE programs, transit agencies, senior communities, and VA hospitals
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For the past three years we’ve been working with PACE programs across California to introduce a new type of transportation called a Companion Ride.
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Learn how Companion Rides support PACE Programs
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Yep - We’ll launch in counties where HonorHealth's patients live, so #Maricopa and #Pinal Counties to start, but as we grow in the region, we plan to expand our service area to support a wider audience. Learn more here: hubz.li/Q02t0vk60
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Reliability is everything and hiring the right people is crucial. We’re screening for key personality traits like empathy & caregiving backgrounds because we know individuals with a high EQ create supportive environments and reliable rider experiences.
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You bet - For individuals, caregivers, and healthcare facilities in the region, our self-service Companion Ride ordering function is available. We’ve hired & trained local Companion Drivers which means there are more assisted transportation resources available.
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Sure - Well deploy software to help team members coordinate all levels of transport, enable the lowest cost, most appropriate level of transportation for patients based on their assistance and support needs, and improve patient flow within the health system.
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We're thrilled to announce our newest health system partner @HonorHealth in Phoenix, #Arizona. The #partnership support Honor's patients in the Greater Phoenix Metro, #Maricopa and #Pinal counties, with Companion Rides. #PurposeDriven #Onward #CompanionRides #Transportation #SDOH
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We'll be featured in two spaces this year at #HTLH2023. Stop by the @Agetechcollaborative booth #5017 and the the Digital Health Hub Pavilion booth #5256 to see how Onward is eradicating transportation barriers to healthcare and building solutions for America's adult population.
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We're thrilled to be nominated as a quarterfinalist!
The Best in Class designation recognizes companies already making substantial contributions to the digital health landscape. Today we're celebrating because we just completed our 50K Companion Ride!
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Join us and our fellow @Agetechcollab startups as we join forces at #HLTH2023. Stop by booth #5017 and learn how Onward is removing Transportation Barriers to Healthcare with our Signature Service: Companion Rides!
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We're thrilled to announce the second cohort of entrepreneurs — CareYaya, @FamProud, @OnwardRides, @SandwychFamily, TCARE and @watchzinniatv — to participate in the Accelerating Innovation in Aging program, supported by @RRFAging.
About the cohort: bit.ly/47a3c2O
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Accessibility poses a major barrier for individuals who rely on a wheelchair or walker for assistance and for many public transporation poses to big of a barrier. Companion Drivers are trained to fold and unfold wheelchairs and walkers, safely assisting riders into their vehicle.
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Onward's Favorite Driver Feature is designed to change that. If a rider enjoys their time with a driver, they can be added as a favorite so that they are paired again on future trips.
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There is no one size fits all fix for social isolation.
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Things that might feel easy today, like getting behind the wheel and driving to an appointment will present foreseeable barriers to aging adults. That's why we're slowing down and building healthcare transportation solutions for seniors.
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Onward's Favorite Driver feature combats social isolation by allowing riders to save their favorite Companion Drivers in their preferences so a familiar face is arrives at pick up.
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🚗🚍🚆 Inaccessibility to reliable & safe transportation is a big obstacle for under-resourced communities seeking healthcare. Findings shows that travel time, wrap around costs, and work absences often prevent individuals from accessing care.
#Onward #Healthcare #transportation
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Did you know that transportation is one of the most commonly provided supports by family caregivers?
In fact, 78% of caregivers provide or arrange riders for their loved ones.
#Onward #CompanionRides #Purpose Driven #caregiving #transportation #healthcare
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See you at #CMSA! We're headed to the Case Management Society of America's National Conference in #Vegas!
We'll be taking free headshots in our booth #615. If you're headed to the show, be sure to say hi!
#Purposedriven #Onwardrides #Rideshare #SDOH #Healthcare #CompanionRides
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Did you know that reliable access to transportation can have a significant impact on our health?
This is a reminder of the importance of accessible transportation options for all members of our communities. #healthcare #transportation #equity #CompanionRides #Purposedriven
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