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Posted on: June 24, 2024

Cook County Health CEO Calls for Collaboration

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Israel Rocha, Jr., discussed partnerships across Chicago with CareAdvisors CEO Chris Gay during a virtual event hosted by the Chicago Health Executives Forum

Posted on: May 18, 2024

Healthy Together Fall 2021 Newsletter

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The fall issue of the Healthy Together newsletter highlights our ongoing work to address value-based social care.

Posted on: May 16, 2024

CareAdvisors Leader Volunteers to Serve Aging Population Initiatives

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Social Care Manager Renee Kroplewski has been appointed to the advisory council of AgeGuide. b

Posted on: May 16, 2024

A New Tool to Coordinate Homeless Health Care

Crain’s Chicago Business

This article in Crain’s Health Plus features the benefits of CareAdvisors’ Equity Information Exchange (EIEx) and the positive impact the platform has on vulnerable populations.

Posted on: May 16, 2024

Essence Care Introduces Equity Information Exchange as a Solution to Health Disparities in Minority Communities

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Essence Care has launched an equity information exchange that allows cross-sector network partners to access and share information about a patient’s medical history and social needs.

Posted on: May 16, 2024

Finding Universal Truths Within the Marketing Industry

BuiltIn Chicago

CareAdvisors Marketing Director Maureen Daugherty is featured in a BuiltIn Chicago where she shares her perspective on growing as a marketing professional.

Posted on: November 30, 2021

Roundtable Discussion Highlights Innovations for Medicaid Plans on Social Care Management

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Essence Care sponsored a November 2021 webinar on social care management that was co-hosted by CareAdvisors and the Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans.

Posted on: November 30, 2021

New Updates, Efficiencies in New Member Enrollment

First Report Managed Care

This feature story in the November 2021 issue of First Report Managed Care highlights CareAdvisors Chief Executive Officer Chris Gay’s insights on efforts to address disparities and engage members.

Posted on: October 29, 2021

We the People covers “Access to Social Services in Greater Cleveland”

WKYC Studios - Cleveland

Essence Care CEO Chris Gay and Lisa Weitzman of the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging were featured on the “In the Community” segment of We the People on WKYC – Ch. 3 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Posted on: October 15, 2021

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Next Wave of Healthtech Innovation

BuiltIn Chicago

Essence Care Chief Executive Officer Chris Gay is featured in a BuiltIn Chicago where he shares the trends that have been exacerbated by Covid-19.

Posted on: September 27, 2021

Essence Care Tackles Medicaid Innovations in Social Care Management with Fidelis Care and Other Industry Leaders

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Essence Care sponsored a September 2021 webinar on social care management that was hosted by the New York Health Plan Association.

Posted on: September 22, 2021

Essence Community Care to Co-Present with Neighborhood Family Practice Health Care Centers at OACHC Fall Conference

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Essence Community Care will focus on “The Importance of Incorporating Social Determinants of Health in Your Delivery System” at a virtual event on September 30.

Posted on: September 11, 2021

Lurie Children’s Hospital and Community Partners to Help Children and Families Navigate Medical and Social Service Resources

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Essence Care has partnered with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4), and Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) to improve children’s health in Chicago’s Belmont-Cragin and North Austin communities.

Posted on: August 25, 2021

Healthy Together Summer 2021 Newsletter

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The summer issue of the Healthy Together newsletter highlights our ongoing work to address value-based social care.

Posted on: August 23, 2021

Essence Community Care CEO On The Unique Path That Helped Him Triple His Company’s Operations

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Essence Community Care Chief Executive Officer Chris Gay is featured in a case study about his experience as a participant in the

Posted on: July 15, 2021

CareAdvisors’ Healthcare Roundtable Featured on Cleveland Podcast

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A July episode of “Health Yeah!” with Monica Robins, from WKYC studios in Cleveland, Ohio, features an Urgent Means Project virtual roundtable recently hosted by CareAdvisors.

Posted on: June 29, 2021

Israel Rocha, Jr., Calls for Innovative Partnerships to Promote Better Health

Chris Gay

In June 2021, the Chicago Health Executives Forum (CHEF) published “Israel Rocha, Jr., Calls for Innovative Partnerships to Promote Better Health,” an article by Chris Gay, chief executive officer of CareAdvisors. This piece highlights the information shared as the Cook County ...

Posted on: June 14, 2021

Congresswoman Calls for Ohio Healthcare Institutions to “Band Together” for American Rescue Plan Act Funding

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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, representing Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, led a panel of Cleveland-area healthcare leaders in a discussion on constricted access to social services. The virtual roundtable was hosted by CareAdvisors.

Posted on: June 04, 2021

Essence Community Care to Present at Ohio Social Worker Event

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Essence Community Care will participate in the first annual conference held by the National Association of Social Workers – Ohio Chapter, Region 2.

Posted on: May 26, 2021

Essence Community Care Announces New Quarterly Newsletter

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The recent launch of the CareAdvisors quarterly Healthy Together newsletter is announced in this article.

Posted on: May 20, 2021

Healthy Together Spring 2021 Newsletter

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The inaugural issue of the Healthy Together newsletter highlights our ongoing work to address value-based social care.

Posted on: May 13, 2021

Essence Community Care Partners with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur to Address Patient Access in Ohio

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Essence Community Care, a Chicago-based, healthcare technology firm, is collaborating with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, representing Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, and an esteemed panel of healthcare leaders, to offer the Urgent Means Project virtual roundtable.

Posted on: May 11, 2021

Tips for An Effective Product Launch

BuiltIn Chicago

Essence Community Care Product Manager Mrinal Kumar is featured in a BuiltIn Chicago article where he discusses the delicate balance between deadlines and functionality when launching a new product.

Posted on: May 03, 2021

Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Points to “Glaring Health Disparities in Detroit” in Discussion with Top Healthcare Leaders

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Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, representing Michigan’s 14th Congressional District, led a panel of healthcare leaders in a discussion on constricted access to social services. The virtual roundtable was co-hosted by CareAdvisors, a healthcare technology firm based in Chicago, and the ...

Posted on: April 01, 2021

The Impact of Value-Based Social Care on Health Equity

Dawn Gay

Essence Community Care Executive Director Dawn Gay’s article, “The Impact of Value-Based Social Care on Health Equity,” was featured in the March 2021 issue of CMSA Today, the official publication of the Case Management Society of America. CMSA Today covers timely issues in ...

Posted on: March 26, 2021

CareAdvisors and NAHSE Partner with Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence to Address Patient Access in Detroit

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Essence Community Care, a healthcare technology firm based in Chicago, and the National Association of Health Services Executives Public Policy Committee (Detroit Chapter), are collaborating with Congresswoman Brenda L. Lawrence, representing Michigan’s 14th Congressional District, to offer ...

Posted on: March 20, 2021

CHEF Annual Meeting Speakers Reflect on Value-Based Social Care and the Front Lines of the Pandemic

Chris Gay

In March 2021, the Chicago Health Executives Forum published “CHEF Annual Meeting Speakers Reflect on Value-Based Social Care and the Front Lines of the Pandemic,” an article by Chris Gay, chief executive officer of CareAdvisors. The piece provides insight on the role of population ...

Posted on: October 01, 2020

Essence Community Care Partners with Congressman Danny Davis to Address Patient Access

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Essence Community Care, a healthcare-focused, social enterprise based in Chicago, has announced a collaboration with Congressman Danny K. Davis, representing the 7th Congressional District of Illinois, to offer a virtual town hall from 12 to 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2020, for social ...

Posted on: September 22, 2020

14 Chicago Tech Leaders on How to Galvanize Teams Around a Company Mission

BuiltIn Chicago

Essence Community Care CEO Chris Gay is featured in a BuiltIn Chicago article where he discusses the importance of a company’s mission and culture. The article also includes perspectives from a variety of Chicago based leaders.

Posted on: July 21, 2020

The Keys to Successful Remote Collaboration Between Product and Engineering Teams

BuiltIn Chicago

Essence Community Care CTO Pradeep Keshary is featured in a BuiltIn Chicago article where he discusses digital tools, planning and productivity in a remote setting. He emphasizes the importance of remote collaborations for product and engineering teams.

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