Gellert Health offers personalized healthcare navigation and transportation coordination for vulnerable populations. Our navigators advocate for patient needs and facilitate access to medical and behavioral health appointments, including telehealth, by arranging transportation and ensuring necessary technology. We aim to improve health literacy and address social determinants of health to enhance patient outcomes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Vulnerable populations often face significant barriers in navigating the healthcare system, including a lack of understanding of processes and challenges with transportation to appointments. These issues can lead to delayed care, poor health literacy, and unaddressed social determinants of health, negatively impacting overall wellness and confidence.
Solution
Gellert Health provides personalized healthcare navigation and transportation coordination services designed to address these critical barriers for vulnerable individuals. Our trained navigators act as advocates, ensuring patient needs and values are communicated effectively to care teams and that all requirements are followed up on. We facilitate access to medical and behavioral health appointments, including telehealth, by coordinating transportation and ensuring patients have the necessary resources like phones, computers, and internet access. By addressing social determinants of health and improving health literacy, Gellert Health aims to enhance patient outcomes and empower individuals to achieve their best health.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes vulnerable populations requiring assistance with healthcare access and navigation, as well as healthcare providers and systems seeking to improve patient engagement and outcomes for these demographics.
Features
- Personalized healthcare navigation by trained navigators to advocate for patient needs and values.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical, behavioral health, and telehealth appointments.
- Support for telehealth access, including provision of phones, computers, and internet connectivity.
- Health literacy education to improve understanding and utilization of healthcare resources.
- Focus on addressing social determinants of health by connecting patients with relevant support systems.
- Medication adherence support through creative reminder strategies.
- Facilitation of social interaction opportunities for patients.