The Uber of Caregiving

Patients Rising Podcast

For Neal Shah, life was going according to plan. Then suddenly, he became a caregiver overnight. Hear how his experience pushed him to create CareYaya, which he calls the “Uber of caregiving.” It’s a matchmaking system that pairs pre-med college students with families in need of a caregiver to provide companionship and day-to-day support for a loved one.

And Terry and Bob talk about real movement in Congress on the PBM issue. Is there any real hope for solutions? They discuss the nearly unanimous progression of one PBM bill.

CareYaya Webpage

N.C. caregiving business is growing to support seniors

Washington Examiner News Article: Legislation cracking down on pharmaceutical middlemen advances in Senate

Patients Rising Webpage: Patient Stories

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