Built on the Belief That Connectivity Is Healthcare
Connectivity for Good was founded on a simple but radical premise: that a smartphone with reliable data is as essential to health outcomes as a prescription or a clinic visit.
From a Gap in the System to a National Program
Our founders spent years working inside hospital systems and rural health clinics, watching patients leave appointments with care plans they couldn't follow — not because they lacked motivation, but because they lacked connectivity. Telehealth appointments missed. Medication reminders undelivered. Care coordinators unreachable.
In 2023, we launched a pilot with three rural critical access hospitals in the Midwest. Within 18 months, participating patients showed a 34% reduction in 30-day readmissions. The CarePhones program was born.
"We don't just connect devices. We connect people to the care they've already been promised."
— Co-founder & CEO
What Drives Every Decision We Make
To eliminate connectivity as a barrier to healthcare access for underserved and rural populations across America.
A future where every patient — regardless of geography, income, or circumstance — can fully participate in their own care.
Health Equity First
Every decision we make is filtered through the lens of who is most left behind by the current system.
Trauma-Informed Practice
We design programs that recognize the lived experiences of the populations we serve — with dignity, not charity.
Evidence Over Assumption
We measure everything. Our partnerships are built on outcomes data, not good intentions alone.
Systems Change
We work within healthcare infrastructure to create durable, scalable change — not one-off interventions.
Trauma-Informed by Design
Connectivity for Good integrates trauma-informed care principles into every layer of our program design — from how devices are distributed, to how patient support staff are trained, to how we measure success. We recognize that many of the patients we serve have experienced systemic failures in healthcare. Our role is to rebuild trust, one connection at a time.
Safety
Patients control their own devices and data. No surveillance, no conditions.
Trustworthiness
We are transparent about what we do, how we do it, and what we measure.
Peer Support
Community health workers — not corporate reps — deliver and support our devices.
Empowerment
We build digital literacy alongside connectivity, so patients own their health journey.
Led by People Who've Worked the Problem
Dr. Renata Osei
Co-founder & CEO
Former VP of Population Health at a 12-hospital Midwest system. 20 years in rural health equity and HRSA grant management.
Marcus Delgado
Co-founder & COO
Built telehealth infrastructure for three state Medicaid programs. Expert in CMS reimbursement and rural broadband policy.
Priya Nair, MPH
Chief Program Officer
Former FQHC network director. Leads all CarePhones deployments, community health worker training, and outcomes evaluation.
James Whitfield
VP of Partnerships
15 years in health system business development. Manages hospital, government, and nonprofit partnership relationships.
Ready to Bring Connectivity for Good to Your Community?
Whether you lead a rural hospital, a community health program, or a government health initiative — we'd like to learn about the populations you serve.
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