Posts by Lynelle Hubbard
Carrot Health Enhances Consumer Insights Platform with Social Determinants of Health Data from LexisNexis Risk Solutions
MINNEAPOLIS – June 8 , 2021 – Carrot Health, a leading provider of solutions powered by consumer and healthcare data, will incorporate social determinants of health (SDOH) data from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions into its Carrot MarketView® platform under a new collaboration. Through the collaboration with the Health Care business of LexisNexis Risk® Solutions, Carrot Health will…
Read MoreCrowded House: The Surprising Benefits of Multigenerational Housing
“Our house is a very, very, very fine houseWith two cats in the yardLife used to be so hardNow everything is easy ’cause of you” — Crosby, Stills & Nash “I’m moving back in with my parents.” For some, that’s a scary thing to say or hear. For others, it’s a solution to life’s challenges.…
Read MoreCarrot Health CFO Named “Notable Leader in Finance” by Twin Cities Business
MINNEAPOLIS – April 12, 2021 – Carrot Health, a leading provider of healthcare solutions powered by consumer and claims data, announced today that CFO Steve Sigmond was named one of Minneapolis-St. Paul’s Notable Leaders in Finance by Twin Cities Business magazine. Sigmond was recognized for the instrumental role he has played in building the company…
Read MoreCarrot Health CEO Named 2021 Health Care Hero by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
MINNEAPOLIS – April 5, 2021 – Carrot Health, a leading provider of healthcare solutions powered by consumer and claims data, announced today CEO Kurt Waltenbaugh was named one of 2021’s Health Care Heroes by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Waltenbaugh, who was recognized in the Health Entrepreneur category, was honored for his substantial achievements at…
Read MoreCarrot Health Surpasses 25 Million Individual Scored Lives and 400 Million Claims/Encounter Records, Solidifying its Position as Top Health Consumer & SDoH Analytics Provider
Achieving key milestones further solidifies its position as the healthcare industry’s leading provider of data and analytics for social determinants of health MINNEAPOLIS – March 16, 2021 – Carrot Health, a leading provider of healthcare solutions powered by consumer and claims data, announced today that the Carrot MarketView® platform has now delivered individual-level social determinants…
Read MoreOn the Road Again
It was only a year ago, in March 2020, that the spread of COVID-19 forced travel restrictions around the world. Few who were traveling during those confusing weeks will forget the commotion that resulted. As borders closed and airlines announced flight cancellations, airports filled with people struggling to get home, and the lineups at security…
Read MoreThe Health Impact of Very, Very Good Dogs
Many have stepped up over the past year to provide support and compassion during the pandemic – but some have stepped up with four legs, not two. Yes, we mean dogs. Very, very good dogs. It’s time those dogs got recognition (and treats) for their service. In particular, we’re grateful for the dogs adopted from…
Read MoreSanta Claus vs. The Grinch: Comparing Social Health Risks this Holiday Season
During the holiday season, spikes in health-related illnesses and hospital admissions are all too common. Research attributes this to a variety of factors, including weather-related falls, holiday drinking and overeating, seasonal flu, avoidance of care, and emotional stress. How can we flag at-risk individuals to predict, and possibly prevent, health crises at this time of…
Read MoreWho Should Get Vaccinated First for COVID-19?
Vaccines, considered one of the most important advances in modern medicine, have greatly improved our quality of life by reducing or eliminating many infectious diseases. Worldwide, immunization can prevent up to 3 million deaths per year. Vaccines are “one of the most successful and cost-effective public health interventions,” according to the World Health Organization. As…
Read MoreCarrot Health, Colorado Hospital Association Analysis Identifies Distinct Correlation Between SDoH and Emergency Department Utilization, Hospital Readmissions
Findings are part of a case study examining the relationship between SDoH and healthcare utilization in Colorado MINNEAPOLIS – November 23, 2020 – A groundbreaking analysis by Carrot Health of claims data compiled by the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) determined that a high Carrot Social Risk Grouper® (SRG) score correlates strongly with higher rates of…
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