The company closed a $17 million funding round led by 7wireVentures to
accelerate their proven ability to unleash the power of human
connection in communities, amplifying social impact and
outcomes
TAMPA,
Fla., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- GroundGame.Health, a proven social impact solution that
fulfills unmet social and care needs for people everywhere, has
merged with SameSky Health, a cultural experience company that
builds trust and deepens engagement with members. The combined
company will accelerate a shared mission to improve health and
advance health equity by closing the loop around health-related
social needs and gaps in care at scale. GroundGame.Health closed a
$17 million funding round led by
7wireVentures after the companies joined. Together, their coverage
spans 50 states.
GroundGame.Health has pioneered an innovative model that builds
trust between Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Community-Based
Organizations (CBOs), and members to Connect the Unconnected.™
GroundGame.Health delivers last mile services that give people the
help they need most, whether delivering meals to their homes,
meeting other health-related social needs, providing other health
resources, or addressing underlying challenges such as health
literacy. SameSky Health pioneered a model for culturally-tailored
outreach and engagement focused on personalizing the member
experience to increase access to care. SameSky Health will increase
GroundGame.Health's ability to scale its reach, efficiency, and
impact.
"Abner (CEO and founder of SameSky Health) has built a talented,
impact-driven team at SameSky Health, and we are excited to
leverage their expertise and technology to deepen our trust with
members," said Susan Rawlings
Molina, CEO and Co-Founder of GroundGame.Health. "We don't
do this alone. By leaning into trusted connections with members,
MCOs, and CBOs, GroundGame.Health has been fundamentally changing
how people access and understand care—and we will now take that
work to the next level."
GroundGame.Health has fulfilled over 180,000 social impact needs
to date, and has powered the flow of over $26 million from MCOs to CBOs to provide ongoing,
sustainable funding for the local organizations best positioned to
meet those needs. SameSky Health has engaged over 2.8 million
members, and the combined company will continue to deliver outcomes
around meeting members' needs, closing gaps in care, and reducing
the cost of care.
"We're thrilled for the opportunity to join GroundGame.Health
and drive even greater impact in this sector," said Abner Mason, Chief Strategy and Transformation
Officer of GroundGame.Health and previously the CEO and Founder of
SameSky Health. "Our shared vision of combining sensitive,
purpose-built technology with trusted human relationships positions
us to help even the most challenging-to-reach populations."
"We are excited about the impact GroundGame.Health and SameSky
Health will have as they deliver hyperlocal, individualized
experiences to help people overcome the barriers that prevent them
from accessing the care they need to improve their health," said
Robert Garber, a Partner at
7wireVentures. "Closing social and healthcare gaps is difficult,
mission-critical work and they have a proven model that can scale
to meet these needs."
About GroundGame.Health
GroundGame.Health manages the
complex connections between health plans, members, and
Community-Based Organizations to fulfill unmet social and care
needs for people everywhere. Our closed-loop, HITRUST-certified
platform and trusted, local relationships allow health plans to
connect their most challenging-to-reach members with the care and
help they need—and drive more health and equity as a result.
To date, we have met over 180,000 social impact needs and have
powered the flow of over $26 million
from MCOs to CBOs. In 2023, we were recognized by Inc.
Magazine as one of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in America,
ranking #692. Learn more at www.groundgame.health.
About SameSky Health
SameSky Health is a
cultural experience company that removes barriers to care and forms
meaningful relationships to bring people to health. We guide health
plan members on their annual wellness journeys by building trusted
relationships that encourage dignity, autonomy, and companionship
as they navigate disparate life experiences within a complex
healthcare system.
Launched in 2017, SameSky Health engages 2.8 million+ members
across 50 states and 3 US territories, in 25+ different languages.
The company's cultural expertise and technology-based solutions
enable health plans to grow member engagement, improve quality
measures, and increase overall health outcomes. We are on a mission
to create cultural connections for a healthier, more equitable
world. SameSky Health is based in North
Hollywood, CA. To learn more,
visit www.sameskyhealth.com.
For More Information:
John Gonda
Jgonda@sage-growth.com
616-309-4888
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