Provides system-wide solutions that integrate social determinants of health (SDoH) into healthcare frameworks, enabling community-based organizations (CBOs) to connect services with Medicaid funding and data. By offering strategy, technical assistance, and fully managed SDoH programs, it addresses the gap between health and social care for marginalized communities, promoting equity and sustainable change.
Funding
$340K 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
Marginalized communities often face significant barriers in accessing social services, leading to disparities in health outcomes. Community-based organizations (CBOs) struggle to integrate their services with healthcare systems due to funding silos, data interoperability challenges, and a lack of strategic guidance. This disconnect hinders the ability to address social determinants of health (SDoH) effectively and equitably.
Solution
FwdSlash offers system-wide solutions that bridge the gap between healthcare and social care by integrating SDoH into healthcare frameworks. The company provides CBOs with strategy and technical assistance to navigate Medicaid funding and data integration. FwdSlash also delivers fully managed SDoH programs designed to promote equity and sustainable change within marginalized communities. By empowering CBOs to connect their services with healthcare resources, FwdSlash facilitates a more holistic and integrated approach to addressing the complex needs of vulnerable populations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes community-based organizations (CBOs) serving marginalized communities, healthcare providers seeking to address social determinants of health, and government agencies focused on improving health equity.
Features
- Strategic consulting services to align CBO programs with Medicaid funding opportunities
- Technical assistance for data integration and interoperability between healthcare and social service systems
- Development and implementation of fully managed SDoH programs tailored to specific community needs
- Expertise in braided funding models to maximize resource utilization and program sustainability
- Focus on achieving justice and equity for individuals and communities who’ve experienced generational harm