Papa provides companion care and support to older adults and their families, helping members connect with real people for assistance with everyday tasks and social support. Self-described as advancing equity for marginalized populations.

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Papa | 37,339 followers on LinkedIn. We&#39;re Papa. We&#39;re here to help. | Papa is a new kind of care, built on human connection. Across the country, health plans and employers look to Papa to provide vital social support by pairing older adults and families with Papa Pals, trained and vetted companions, who provide a helping hand and an open ear, resulting in less loneliness and better health. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Miami, Papa is backed by Canaan, Tiger Global Management, Comcast Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, TCG, Initialized Capital, and Seven Seven Six, among other revered institutional and individual investors.

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This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served and celebrate the strength found in connections between Veterans. Like Papa member Arnold and Papa Pal Tom, two Veterans with disabilities who developed a quick bond over their shared military history. “We have something in common,” Arnold says of Tom. “He’s a Veteran himself, so it’s a Veterans-helping-Veterans thing. He’s just a good man. He really enjoys me just as much as I enjoy him.” We’re proud to see Veterans find connection and purpose beyond their years of service through Papa. Today, we thank all Veterans and their families—not only for their past sacrifices, but for the positive impact they make each day in their communities. 💙 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eDRmHP3J #VeteransDay #PapaPals #VeteranSupport

Hey, Scottsdale! 👋 We’re headed your way for the Supplemental Benefit Innovations to Drive Health Outcomes conference! 🚀 Visit us at booth #15 to learn how #Papa 's approach to in-home social support reduces cost of care, boosts preventive care trends, and elevates member health and satisfaction. You can also book 1:1 time with our team at the link below to discuss how we can help your plan achieve these measurable outcomes. Plus, don’t miss our Founder and CEO, Andrew Parker , on stage to share how plans can meet members’ SDoH needs and advance health equity through personalized, in-home support. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🤩 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5kTMc5X

Welcome back to #UnpackedwithPapa ! 🚀 In this episode, #Papa ’s Kelsey McNamara is joined by Megan Delp, PsyD LMFT , licensed therapist and head of the NAMI StigmaFree Workplace initiative, to discuss how employers can prioritize mental health and build truly supportive workplaces. Together, they dive into the key pillars of a stigma-free workplace and share practical strategies to support employee well-being. Core to those strategies is putting awareness and education into action to create an environment in which employees feel seen, valued, and supported and have access to relevant resources. Encouraging open dialogue about mental health and life challenges, and providing resources to prevent burnout are critical first steps. For those resources to be truly effective though, Meg shares, they must align with the needs of the employee population. This insight resonates deeply with the work we do at #Papa . Understanding the unique challenges faced by your workforce (or members) is key to providing the right kind of support—accessible, personalized, and impactful. ⏯️ Watch their conversation here: https://bit.ly/3AftVQ0 🔊 Or listen to it, along with our previous episodes, on: • Spotify: https://bit.ly/4hrjwBg • Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4ebQHpD

🎗️ Meet #PapaPal Andreana, a courageous retiree who was diagnosed with breast cancer the same year she stepped into retirement. Navigating this journey has been a challenge—physically, emotionally, and mentally. However, her role as a Papa Pal has been a beacon of light. Helping others provides a welcomed distraction her from her own struggles and motivates her to push through treatment. In fact, she’s connected with several Papa members who are breast cancer survivors themselves, offering support and shared experiences. 💓 Learn how Andreana and her members motivate each other through life-changing diagnoses: https://lnkd.in/eJTVBnHH #BreastCancerAwareness #PapaPals #CommunitySupport #SurvivorStories

When life’s challenges arise, a helping hand can make all the difference. 🤝 Whether recovering from a surgery or injury, supporting a long-distanced loved one, or juggling multiple responsibilities, employees can rely on our national network of #PapaPals to answer the call and provide personalized, in-home support exactly when and where it’s needed. 💡 Learn how our workforce of Papa Pals are strategically designed to meet needs, fill gaps, and reinforce well-being at every step of life’s journey: https://lnkd.in/eDYMfRNc

As Arnold began losing his sight to glaucoma, he faced not only the physical challenge of diminished vision, but also the emotional toll of declining independence. Everyday tasks that once came easily became increasingly difficult, leaving him in need of support and companionship. Enter #Papa and his dedicated Papa Pal, Tom! 💫 Arnold can count on Tom for reliable transportation, shopping, and organization around the house. This support provides him with a sense of security and allows him to navigate life with confidence. “My life is better with Papa,” Arnold shares. “From companionship to getting things done, all my Papa Pals have been good.” At 81 years old, Tom brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to his role as a #PapaPal . He understands the unique challenges faced by members like Arnold, and his age gives him an advantage in connecting with them. As fellow Veterans with disabilities, Arnold and Tom have forged a special bond, finding joy and camaraderie in their shared experiences. Their story is a testament to the power of friendship and support, proving that there’s still so much life to enjoy, no matter the challenges. Read more about how these two have found a meaningful connection in each other: https://lnkd.in/eDRmHP3J 💙

Member engagement begins with a positive experience—and Papa is proud to deliver just that, with a 4.8/5 average visit rating from our members. 🌟 Whether it's companionship, transportation, or help around the house, our services are tailored to support the unique needs of each member. By providing this personalized, compassionate support, we help plans drive deeper engagement and retention, all while lowering total cost of care. 📉 Learn how #Papa reduced total member churn (members voluntarily leaving their health plan) by 15.8% for one regional Medicare Advantage Health Plan: https://bit.ly/3ND3jeQ

Every two minutes, a woman receives a breast cancer diagnosis, demonstrating the critical importance of regular screenings and early detection. 🎗️ In our research, companion care has been associated with a 5.4% increase in breast cancer screening rates. This underscores the significant role that social support and reliable transportation from our Papa Pals play in encouraging proactive health measures among our members. By fostering supportive networks and connections, we empower our communities to prioritize their health and take essential steps toward prevention. 💓 Discover how #Papa encourages preventive and more informed use of care in Medicare Advantage members: https://bit.ly/40dp8Jg #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

As our population ages, more and more employees will struggle to balance caring for older loved ones alongside work responsibilities…and employers are taking note. As Melinda Izbicki of Mercer shared with CNN , organizations are expanding their benefits to include support for their employees’ older or ill loved ones. According to a recent Mercer survey: • 34% of companies offer or plan to offer elder care referrals • 20% provide backup elder care services • 17% offer concierge caregiver support • 16% offer care coordination services At Papa, we know that supporting employees who double as caregivers isn't just compassionate—it’s key to improving employee well-being, retention, and productivity. 💡 Learn why employers are thinking more holistically about what it means to support their employees’ family lives, including benefits for elder care: https://lnkd.in/gZ8GA-FV

Today in Health Affairs Forefront, Thomas Cudjoe, MD, MPH, MA , of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and #Papa ’s Head of Research and Impact, Kelsey McNamara , shine a light on the complex needs of Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (DSNP) members and outline evidence-backed tenets for effective interventions. DSNP members account for a disproportionate share of spending in Medicare and Medicaid due to multiple chronic conditions, disabilities, and complex social support needs that often require more than just medical care. As more and more Medicare Advantage plans push into the DSNP market, Dr. Cudjoe and Kelsey believe it’s critical they invest in social interventions that take a personalized approach, focus on continuous engagement vs. one-off interactions, and are local to the community that recipients are situated in, with a bias toward in-person engagement. 💡 To learn more about strategies for effectively supporting DSNP members, including how to identify and build scalable, sustainable, and successful social interventions, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gd87tihy

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