WellCheck's EquiLoop Platform Adopted by AHEC West to Strengthen Care Coordination

BALTIMORE, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCheck, a public health innovation company advancing Total Health Equity through smarter technology, announced that the Maryland Area Health Education Center West (AHEC West) has adopted EquiLoop, the company's flagship closed-loop referral platform.

Supported in part by a grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC), this deployment represents an important investment in rural and underserved communities, helping ensure that no referral goes unresolved and every individual receives the care and support they need.

A Unified Approach to Closing Gaps in Care

EquiLoop connects clinical providers, community-based organizations, and non-medical service partners in one secure platform. Users can screen for Social Drivers of Health (SDoH)—including food insecurity, housing instability, transportation barriers, and behavioral health needs—and ensure that each referral is tracked to completion.

"What began as a project for one grant with six partners has already grown into a database we can use across the board," said Melissa Davis, Associate Director of AHEC West. "With EquiLoop, when a need is identified, it leads to action and real support for our communities."

EquiLoop simplifies enrollment and consent workflows, provides real-time referral tracking with automated follow-up, and supports multilingual, culturally responsive communication to engage diverse populations.

Proven Results in Prior Deployments

In a prior deployment, EquiLoop screened 11,129 individuals, delivered 22,274 services, and achieved a 92.3% referral completion rate—more than double the national average. These results demonstrate the platform's ability to turn SDoH screenings into measurable community impact.

Meeting a Growing National Mandate

As CMS and Medicaid payers expand requirements for SDoH screening and follow-up, providers face mounting pressure to demonstrate outcomes. Yet studies show that up to 50% of referrals never result in care.

"Half of all health referrals go unresolved, leaving families without support and providers at risk of losing funding," said Chris Nickerson, CEO of WellCheck. "EquiLoop was created to ensure that every referral leads to real support, and we're proud to work alongside AHEC West in strengthening health equity across Western Maryland."

About AHEC West

The Maryland Area Health Education Center West (AHEC West) improves access to care and promotes healthcare quality through education, provider partnerships, and regional collaboration. Based in Western Maryland, AHEC West supports programs that improve health outcomes in Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties.

About WellCheck

WellCheck is a public health technology company committed to achieving Total Health Equity through smarter digital infrastructure. Its flagship product, EquiLoop, is a HIPAA-compliant, closed-loop referral and care coordination platform trusted by health departments, FQHCs, nonprofits, and private-sector partners nationwide.

Organizations interested in learning more about EquiLoop can schedule a demo at www.wellcheck.us/equiloop-pr.

Contact: Kay Chandler
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Phone: (443) 519-7797
Website: www.wellcheck.us

SOURCE WellCheck