San Francisco (August 27, 2024) — Homeward®, a company committed to rearchitecting the delivery of health and care in partnership with communities everywhere, starting in rural America, today announced Dr. Greg Burrell as the company’s first chief medical officer. In this role, Dr. Burrell will oversee Homeward’s clinical and navigation strategy across markets and quality assurance to improve health outcomes, support local healthcare ecosystems, and enhance the member experience.

“Today marks a pivotal moment in our journey to rearchitecting the delivery of health and care in rural America as we welcome Dr. Burrell as Homeward’s first chief medical officer,” said Homeward Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jennifer Schneider. “Dr. Burrell’s clinical insight, experience building innovative clinical product offerings, and commitment to patient experience and care quality will be invaluable as we continue to grow and expand to meet the healthcare needs of rural Americans.”

Dr. Burrell is a physician entrepreneur, executive, and product leader with deep expertise in building and scaling companies committed to improving the quality of healthcare and experience. Prior to Homeward, Dr. Burrell served as chief medical officer at Gravie, a health benefits company, responsible for leading the company’s clinical strategy and operations. Previously, Dr. Burrell served as vice president of clinical solutions and associate chief medical officer at Accolade, a company providing care delivery, navigation and advocacy services, serving more than 10 million members. Dr. Burrell also co-founded Carbon Health, a multi-state primary, virtual and urgent care provider, where he served as vice president of clinical strategy and product and primary care medical director. 

“I’m energized by Homeward’s momentum and commitment to transforming the health of rural communities to solve the rural health crisis at scale,” said Dr. Burrell. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s mission and bringing clinical expertise to best support Homeward’s members, partners and communities across rural America.”

In addition, Dr. Burrell continues to practice as a board-certified internal medicine physician. He completed his medical training at the University of Chicago and his residency at the University of California San Francisco, where he served for nearly 10 years as an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine. 

About Homeward

Homeward is rearchitecting the delivery of health and care for rural Americans by connecting payers, providers, and community organizations through partnership. By taking full financial accountability for clinical outcomes and the total cost of care across rural counties, Homeward aligns incentives and strengthens local healthcare ecosystems. The Homeward Navigation™ platform uses advanced analytics to connect members to the right care and local resources that address social determinants of health and improve holistic health outcomes. Since many rural communities lack adequate clinical capacity, Homeward employs care teams that supplement local practices and reach people who cannot access care otherwise. As a public benefit corporation and B Corp™ certified company, Homeward’s mission and business model are aligned to address the healthcare, economic, and demographic challenges that make it harder for rural Americans to stay healthy. For more information, please visit www.homewardhealth.com.

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