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Two of firsthand's team members recently received Frontline Honors Awards from WTWH Healthcare! These awards showcase exemplary character and performance of frontline workers across the care continuum. The winners are Stephanie Isom, NCPS, CRPS-A, CRSS, a Senior firsthand Guide (Peer Recovery Specialist), and Tera Howard, a Senior Health Guide (Nurse Practitioner). These two roles work closely together, along with a benefits specialist, in order to provide comprehensive care to the individuals we serve.

New York City is a hub for medical innovation, home to over 60 hospitals and numerous research centers. A growing number of health tech companies are leveraging AI, telemedicine, and digital solutions to revolutionize healthcare. From mental health platforms to AI-powered diagnostics, here are 24 NYC-based medical startups and companies making an impact. 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦 👉 https://lnkd.in/d5SqEnCw Headway Kindbody Healthee Dandy Quartet Health Capsule PatientPoint® Spark Formation Bio Click Therapeutics, Inc. Zocdoc Nourish Spring Health Rula Chapter zipari by mPulse Pager Health firsthand Flatiron Health Garner Health DearDoc Noom StartUp Health #startups #founders #biotech #healthcare #tech

The companies that blend innovation with empathy to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in healthcare are quite inspiring. And I spent this weekend finding some of those driving meaningful change across mental health, senior care, and more. Here are the key findings- firsthand (Brennan Moore) : Offers innovative care solutions for underserved individuals with serious mental illness. FlexCare Infusion Centers (Austin Wickersham): Provides patient-focused infusion therapy for rare, chronic, and complex conditions with streamlined care and support. Forge Health (Andres Reyes-Capo): Provides personalized, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment through in-person and telehealth services. FQHC 340B Compliance (Derek Higgins): Helps health centers navigate and optimize their 340B programs to improve compliance, oversight, and service delivery. GigaTECH, LLC (Matt Jenks): Provides innovative Healthcare IT solutions, specializing in data exchange, clinical decision support, and regulatory compliance. Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (William Velez Keane): Offers post-surgical rehabilitation with innovative, compassionate care. Greater Good Health (Susan N. Kum): Provides holistic, value-based primary care for seniors, improving outcomes and reducing costs. Harmony Senior Services (Ashley Schaefer): Provides integrated senior care, including aging-in-place and Alzheimer’s services, ensuring a continuum of care. Health Delegates, LLC (Casey Stockman, PharmD): Provides transparent rebate management solutions to help payers reduce prescription drug costs. HealthKeeperz (Rick Amarohernandez: Offers personalized at-home healthcare services, including home health, hospice, and medical equipment. I’d love to learn about other organizations making a difference in healthcare. Drop their names in the comments and let’s explore together! #DigitalHealth #Healthcare #HealthTech

We couldn't be more thrilled to be recognized for a third year in the Digital Health New York 100! firsthand's inclusion is a testament to the difficult and deeply impactful work that our peers, benefits specialists and health practitioners do in their communities each day, empowering individuals living with serious mental illness to lead independent, fulfilling lives. Meet some of our team members and read their stories here. https://lnkd.in/etKbawNu

It is such a privilege for our founders, Samir Malik and Ananth Lalithakumar, to be recognized for their good work at this year's NYC Tech Awards. We've come a long way since our founding in 2021- now operating in 28 communities across the US and serving more than 6,000 individuals living with serious mental illness. We are grateful to be a part of their journey to living fulfilling, independent lives.

Thrilled to have Polly Jessen as our guest speaker for the upcoming The Magnolia Project’s Foundation for the Future program starting March 6th! This program is hosted at Summit Leadership every Thursday night for 13-weeks. We focus on women facing adversities like domestic violence, recovery from substance use disorder and financial hardship. If you know a woman in need of a powerhouse program like this please send her to our website where she can apply! www.themagnoliaproject.org

Though experiencing depression initially made Pamela's life fall apart, it also opened up opportunities to help others and do incredible good, more than she ever thought possible. Pamela is a firsthand Guide (Peer Recovery Specialist) in Detroit, MI. Check out her full bio here: firsthandcares.com/pamela #PeerSupport #MentalHealth

Our Jacksonville, FL team is hosting their 2nd Annual Wellness Fest in April! Health and wellness organizations are encouraged to join us as vendors. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gfJ9vq4F

The intersection of tech and healthcare is creating life-changing solutions. I looked into the space and found companies making a real impact. Their work spans from better diagnostics, and community health to mental health care and beyond. Here are some noteworthy ones:  🔘 DeepScribe (Stephanie Wu): Automates medical documentation by converting patient visits into billable notes within electronic health records.  🔘 Embold Health (Mark Blackham) : Helps find top-performing doctors using data, analytics, and expert insights to improve care and empower better healthcare decisions.  🔘 Expion Health (Karin Humphrey): Provides innovative cost management solutions for healthcare payors, optimizing medical and pharmacy claims through technology and analytics.  🔘 firsthand (Samir Malik): Offer solutions for underserved individuals with serious mental illnesses through community partnerships.  🔘 FlexCare Infusion Centers (Aaron Smith): Provide fast, patient-focused infusion treatments with personalized support in comfortable settings.  🔘 Forge Health (Eric Frieman): Provides affordable, personalized mental health and substance use care through in-person and telehealth options.  🔘 GigaTECH, LLC (Matt Jenks): Specializes in healthcare IT, focusing on software development, data exchange, and clinical decision support.  🔘 Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (William Velez Keane): Provides expert post-surgical rehabilitation with innovative therapy and compassionate care.  🔘 Harmony Senior Services (Kenneth Segarnick): Offers comprehensive, care-driven senior housing with aging-in-place, respite, and Alzheimer’s services across multiple states.  🔘 Health Concepts, Ltd. (Andrew Daitch): Provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Rhode Island, specializing in long-term care, rehab, dementia, and respite services. Technology in healthcare is evolving fast. Which solutions do you think deserve more attention? #HealthCareTech #DigitalHealthRevolution #DigitalHealth #HealthTech

"Taking care of my mental health has been monumental for my success in sobriety" Lindsay, a firsthand Guide (Peer Recovery Specialist) in Memphis, explains why she is passionate about peer support work and what keeps her motivated to help others every day. We're hiring firsthand Guides in Virginia, Ohio, Florida and Michigan. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gbT8mV7X #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #SubstanceUseDisorder