Who we are
WellConnector aims to minimize the amount of time patients spend filling out forms, often physically challenging and reliant on memory alone for information like medications and family history.
From a need
WellConnector partner/co-founder Allison Aubuchon grew frustrated with duplicative paperwork during a challenging year for her health.
“Everyone is going through something or will go through something healthwise,” said Aubuchon. “For me, getting to the bottom of my RA meant multiple specialists and frequent medical visits. Carpal tunnel during this time made filling out the same information during each new visit -- then verbally confirming information I’d just struggled to write down -- even more maddening. I looked around waiting rooms and imagined what this must be like for patients with other challenges.”
to a vision
Allison and her husband Josh reached out to Ruvos, whose mission is to deliver clever and efficient solutions to problems, to discuss an app concept.
“I couldn’t stop thinking about it,” added Aubuchon. “Knowing Ruvos worked in the healthcare space and was encouraging entrepreneurs through initiatives like Launch Tally, they seemed like the ideal people to ask. And they were onboard, saying information sharing was a priority for them, and this needed to be done right and done locally. WellConnector took off from there, and Ruvos’ experience, relationships and expertise in breaking down information silos have been invaluable.”
to a team
The difference between some of the other work Ruvos has done in the past is that this app is focused on the Tallahassee community. Created by people in TLH for TLH. We aren't trying to solve all of healthcare's problems as we feel being hyper-focused on the intake process alone will make a huge difference.
“The app is focused on completely eliminating the intake paper process at doctors’ offices. We want to reduce human error and improve accuracy and completeness of information.”
— Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet, CEO, Ruvos & Co-Founder of WellConnector
WellConnector will allow patients to share standard new patient information, such as past medical history, medications, allergies and family history. In particular, partners say the platform will be helpful for:
Patients receiving care remotely through telemedicine.
Rural communities, where challenges like geography and more limited infrastructure or access to resources and technologies may hinder the delivery of high-quality care.
Individuals with rare diseases or chronic conditions who often see multiple specialists.
Parents, especially those coordinating first-time healthcare appointments with several different providers and/or multiple children. Pet parents as well!
Emergency medical providers who need patient information when time is of the essence.
Individuals 39 and older who may begin seeing new specialists for checkups and screenings for breast cancer, colon cancer, and skin cancer.
Individuals living with or experiencing physical disabilities that make it challenging to provide information.
Individuals and family members experiencing memory loss.
Caregivers helping elderly patients navigate across multiple referrals and a broad care team.