New study results point to the need for social supports in the community.

TAMPA, Fla. (April 3, 2018)—New research released by WellCare Health Plans, Inc. and the University of South Florida, and published in The American Journal of Accountable Care (AJAC) examined how WellCare CommUnity Liaisons, a new social-support person role, can effectively use their own personal experiences to provide social support to study participants (callers) experiencing a broad array of stressful life circumstances such as homelessness, food insecurity and financial difficulty.

U.S. Rehab and Total Respiratory and Rehab also collaborated.

WATERLOO, Iowa (April 3, 2018)—It has been more than eight months since 12-year-old Alec Gotto inspired a nation when he led his 1,556 pound steer, JD (short for John Deere) in his power wheelchair to win not only the People’s Choice Award, but the hearts of many new friends during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.