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Startups rural ready through AscendRural
250+
Startups engaged
16
Rural changemakers convened
5
Publications
250+
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Rural leaders wanted to help improve access to care & services
Rural residents travel over twice as far for healthcare compared to urban populations. We're exploring how to improve access and want your help shaping the work.
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AscendRural Announces Nine Tech Startups for Inaugural Cohort of Senior Care innovation
AscendRural announces the nine companies chosen to participate in the AscendRural Senior Care Innovation Accelerator: CarePredict, care.coach, Medex Finance, Plated Foodservice, Pontosense, Total Life, Vivo, Xandar Kardian, and Zemplee.