WellSky, a leading healthcare technology company, has announced a partnership with Connect 211, aimed at improving access to community resources. This collaboration will enable social services providers to use modern, mobile-friendly websites, powered by WellSky’s Community Services database, to make resource data easily searchable and accessible to the public. Connect 211, a widely used search engine for community resources, serves as a critical information hub for services such as food, housing, and healthcare. The integration between WellSky and Connect 211 ensures that data on local services is continuously updated and easily accessible, allowing individuals and organizations to find relevant information through computers or mobile devices.
WellSky, known for its commitment to improving care outcomes through technology, supports more than 20,000 client sites across the health and community care spectrum. CEO Bill Miller emphasized the importance of “addressing social determinants of health”, which affect over 60% of health outcomes. Connect 211, led by CEO Skyler Young, plays a crucial role in providing up-to-date information on community services, with over 23 million requests annually. This partnership represents a significant step towards making social services more equitable and accessible across the United States.
