Review the latest research from Papa demonstrating the impact of social support and real human help on older adults and other underserved populations.
Research
The Cost of Unhealthy Days: A New Value Assessment
Papa study using the CDC’s Healthy Days Measure supports using unhealthy days as a tool for calculating cost implications of SDoH interventions.
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The Proven Impact of Companion Care
See how Papa’s companion care model reduces medical costs, improves healthcare utilization, and advances important healthcare actions in a series of studies across populations.
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Older Adults Prefer Human Help in Health Care
New survey results point to trusted, in-person support as the most effective method for engaging older adults in their care.
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Closing Gaps in Care
A series of case studies demonstrates Papa’s ability to close gaps in care, including those related to CMS Star Rating measures.
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Improving Member Retention
Learn how Papa increased member retention by 2.8% for a regional Medicare Advantage plan in this study conducted by DataMed Solutions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Reducing 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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Addressing Each Member’s Whole Health
Let’s stop addressing what is the matter, and start addressing what matters when it comes to health.
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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.
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Reaching for Health Equity
Read Papa’s research about the impact of social support services on the overall health of DSNP members.
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