Carepool provides a specialized rideshare platform designed for aging adults and individuals with disabilities, facilitating accessible transportation to medical appointments. By partnering with Managed Care Providers, Carepool enables the scheduling of rides months in advance, significantly reducing missed appointments by up to 65%.
Funding
$150K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Aging adults and individuals with disabilities often face transportation barriers, leading to missed medical appointments and hindering access to essential healthcare services. Existing transportation options may not adequately address the specific needs of these populations, resulting in reliance on expensive or inconvenient alternatives. Traditional medical transport models and public transportation often lack the necessary accommodations and flexibility.
Solution
Carepool offers a rideshare platform tailored to the needs of aging adults and individuals with disabilities, facilitating accessible and reliable transportation to medical appointments. By partnering with Managed Care Providers, Carepool enables administrators and care managers to schedule specialized patient rides in advance, accommodating specific needs and requirements. The platform allows for recurring ride bookings, promoting consistency and building relationships between riders and drivers. Carepool's solution aims to reduce missed appointments, improve health outcomes, and provide a convenient transportation option for individuals with special needs.
Target Audience
Carepool's primary customers are Managed Care Providers serving Medicare and Medicaid patients, as well as aging adults and individuals with disabilities requiring accessible transportation to medical appointments.
Features
- WebApp interface for convenient ride scheduling and management.
- Ability to book recurring rides up to 6 months in advance.
- Patient profiles with notations for specifying individual needs and requirements.
- Pre-authorization feature allowing patients to book their own transportation within specified limits.
- Shared-ride program option for cost reduction.