Building Partnerships that Pioneer Lasting Real-World Health Solutions
CaroNova works with healthcare providers, payors, and community health leaders to develop and test promising practices and business models, help align policies and payment methods, and accelerate the sharing of research and innovations to improve outcomes in targeted impact areas and lay the groundwork for systematic improvements in the Carolinas.
CaroNova collaborates with partners across North and South Carolina to spark innovation and transformation in healthcare.
A 501(c)3 nonprofit serving as a common table for people and ideas, CaroNova combines strategic vision, tactical initiatives, and objective measurement & evaluation to accelerate the future of an affordable and effective healthcare system for every Carolinian.
Our Impact Areas
Improving Mental Wellness
CaroNova advances strategies and policies that foster environments where mental wellbeing is prioritized and integrated into all layers of health across the Carolinas. CaroNova’s foundational work in Improving Mental Wellness is our focus on Youth Mental Health.
Transforming Serious Illness Care
CaroNova is reimagining a healthcare system that is inclusive, patient-centered, and delivers better outcomes for Carolinians. From helping providers and payors remove barriers to empowering patients and families to have an active role in decision-making.
Strengthening the Healthcare Workforce
CaroNova and its partners are leading and supporting efforts to retain individuals in the Carolinas healthcare workforce focused on improving the workforce experience and preventing attrition from both individual health systems and from the healthcare field.
Our Methods
Model Design & Testing
We develop and pilot innovative care models that address real-world challenges. Through rigorous testing and evaluation, we identify what works, refine promising practices, and create sustainable business models that deliver measurable improvements in health outcomes across the Carolinas.
Payment & Policy Alignment
We work alongside stakeholders to ensure that payment structures and policies support rather than hinder effective care delivery. By aligning financial incentives with desired health outcomes and removing regulatory barriers, we help create an environment where innovative models can thrive and scale to reach more Carolinians in need.
Accelerating Learnings
We capture insights from our work and rapidly share evidence-based practices across networks of providers, policymakers, and community leaders. By connecting research to real-world application and facilitating knowledge exchange, we help accelerate the adoption of proven innovations and lay the groundwork for lasting systems change throughout the region.
The Latest
CaroNova Codesigns Accelerator to Improve Workforce Experience of Healthcare Professionals in the Carolinas
Workforce Experience Accelerator pilot programs underway at 11 sites in North and South Carolina The CaroNova Workforce Experience Accelerator (WFEA) aims to transform the workforce experience and reduce turnover for health professionals in the Carolinas by focusing on retention strategies that prioritize personal well-being, promote workplace efficiency, and facilitate a…
Co-Designing A Healthier Future for Youth in the Carolinas
CaroNova aims to reimagine a health system that integrates emotional and social well-being along with mental health supports into all aspects of health for school-aged youth. In the Carolinas, rates of youth depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation are significantly higher than they were a decade ago. The growing demand for…
CaroNova Receives $2.5 Million Grant from The Leon Levine Foundation
CaroNova to expand ongoing collaborative efforts to co-design a framework for Universal Youth Mental Wellness Supports in the Carolinas.
SCHA, CaroNova, and SC Center of Excellence in Addiction Launch Statewide Toolkit for Emergency Department Opioid Treatment
This evidence-based resource is designed to empower South Carolina hospitals and clinical teams with the tools needed to provide immediate, life-saving care for patients experiencing opioid use disorder (OUD).
North Carolina Youth Help State Leaders Redesign Youth Mental Health Services in North Carolina
Youth Design Day in Cary kicks off engagement strategy for NC Youth Mental Health Action PlanRALEIGH, NC—Thirty eight young North Carolinians from Fairmont to Wilson converged on Cary on Saturday, Aug. 16, to play a key role in improving mental health outcomes for children and youth statewide. The first Youth…
CaroNova and Partners Set to Announce Development of Statewide Initiative to Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Changing Minds: The NC Youth Mental Health Action Plan will bring together stakeholders across North Carolina to support the mental health needs of our youth Raleigh, NC — March 10, 2024 — CaroNova and partners have announced the development of a major effort to ensure youth across North Carolina have…
CaroNova Launches Opioid Best Practices for Health Systems in the Carolinas
Online Resource Library Aims to Support Adoption of Effective Strategies for Prevention and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder [Cary, N.C. February 10, 2023]— CaroNova has announced the launch of a new centralized library of strategies, tools, and resources to aid hospitals and health systems with their response to the devastating opioid epidemic that persists…
A Common Table for Finding Solutions
Healthcare Payors
seeking to innovate and discover models of care with outcomes worth paying for
Hospitals, Healthcare Providers & Multi-Disciplinary Teams
seeking new ways to improve care through targeted health interventions
Investors & Philanthropic Partners
seeking new opportunities to improve health in the Carolinas
Government Officials
aiming to tackle real-life challenges facing our healthcare system
Community-Based Organizations
needing support in developing long-term sustainable programs to redefine our system of care
Academic Partners
wanting to match research with real-world interventions
Interested In Partnering With Us?
CaroNova brings together healthcare leaders, policymakers, community organizations, and investors to tackle the Carolinas’ most pressing health challenges.
We help you test bold ideas, learn what works, and scale solutions that improve care for all Carolinians. Whether you’re starting a new initiative or seeking to expand your impact, we’re your partner in making it happen.
Let’s Create Lasting Change in Healthcare.
