Scott Schnell
CEO
MedZed
MedZed provides a house call platform that connects high-risk patients with culturally competent care teams, utilizing telehealth and mobile technologies to deliver clinical support directly to patients' homes. The service targets underserved populations facing barriers to healthcare access, improving health outcomes and reducing emergency department visits and inpatient admissions.
- Digital Health
- Healthcare Technology
- Software Only
Updated 7 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$6MRaised 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.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
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Problem
Many high-risk patients, particularly those in underserved communities, face significant barriers to accessing consistent healthcare, leading to poor health outcomes and increased utilization of emergency services. These barriers include lack of transportation, limited access to specialists, and social determinants of health.
Solution
MedZed delivers in-home clinical support by connecting high-need Medicaid and Medicare Advantage members with local, culturally competent care teams. Through telehealth and mobile technologies, MedZed's Community Health Navigators and nurses provide hands-on care, clinical education, and guidance directly to patients in their homes or other convenient locations. The multidisciplinary approach addresses complex clinical, behavioral, and social drivers of health, while centralized systems enable efficient, high-quality care in both urban and rural areas. By building trust and empowering individuals to manage their health, MedZed aims to improve health outcomes and reduce inappropriate utilization of healthcare services.
Target Audience
MedZed primarily serves high-need, high-cost Medicaid and Medicare Advantage members who face barriers to accessing healthcare.
Features
- Locally based Community Health Navigators who find and engage hard-to-reach members
- Multidisciplinary teams addressing clinical, behavioral, and social determinants of health
- Telehealth-enabled, hands-on clinical care delivered in-home or wherever the patient is
- Care navigation and guidance within the healthcare system
- Access and coordination of social supports and community-based resources
- Centralized systems for efficient care delivery in urban and rural areas