FulcrumCare develops a patient-centered dental care model specifically for Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries to address significant access barriers. The company integrates community-based services and care coordination, collaborating with primary care teams to improve whole-person health outcomes. By managing insurance complexities and leveraging technology for data sharing, FulcrumCare aims to close the dental care gap and reduce downstream healthcare costs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals face significant barriers to accessing consistent and comprehensive dental care, leading to untreated oral health issues that negatively impact overall well-being. These barriers often stem from social determinants of health and a lack of integration between dental and primary medical services.
Solution
FulcrumCare delivers integrated dental services by embedding oral health within primary care settings, addressing social determinants of health to remove access barriers for members. The company provides personalized support, including transportation and financial assistance for copays, to ensure members receive necessary preventative and restorative dental treatments. By fostering collaboration between dental and medical teams, FulcrumCare facilitates seamless health record exchange and coordinated care plans. This holistic approach aims to improve member health outcomes through proactive disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
Target Audience
FulcrumCare targets Medicaid and Medicare members who require integrated oral and primary healthcare services, as well as primary care organizations seeking to enhance their patient care ecosystem.
Features
- Integrated dental care model that partners with primary care providers.
- Personalized member support addressing social determinants of health, including transportation and financial assistance.
- Focus on preventative and restorative dental services.
- Management of chronic oral health conditions and their impact on systemic health.
- Collaborative care coordination with medical teams for comprehensive patient oversight.
- Telehealth and home visit support for ongoing member engagement.
- Emergency dental support outside of standard office hours.