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Why Employers and Payers Should Offer Companionship Services, Per Papa’s CEO

Research by companion care provider, Papa, on nearly 29,000 Medicare Advantage members revealed 41% are lonely and 22% are severely lonely, with those who are disabled or have special needs being the most affected. Lonely members were 73% more likely to face transportation issues. Papa’s founder Andrew Parker argued that companies offering “Pals” to help with socialisation and transport could ease caregiver burnout and reduce healthcare costs.

Source: medcitynews.com –

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