OdessaConnect Achieves Full TennCare Credentialing as Enabling Technology Provider, Expanding Access Across Tennessee
A senior connects with a telehealth provider through the television.
Louisville-Based Company Approved Statewide Across All Tennessee Counties
LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- OdessaConnect, a Louisville-based senior care technology company, has completed the Tennessee Department of Disability & Aging (DDA) credentialing process and has been approved as a certified Enabling Technology provider within the TennCare network.
The credentialing authorizes OdessaConnect to serve members enrolled in Tennessee's 1915(c) HCBS Waiver, Employment and Community First (ECF) CHOICES, and CHOICES programs statewide, covering all 95 counties across the East, Middle, and West regions. The company is also contracted with TennCare's three Managed Care Organizations: Wellpoint, BlueCare Tennessee, and United Healthcare.
OdessaConnect addresses a significant gap in Tennessee's Enabling Technology market. The platform transforms any existing television into an accessible care coordination and communication hub, eliminating the need for smartphones, tablets, downloads, or passwords. Using a simple large-button remote and the TV already present in the home, OdessaConnect serves individuals whose physical or cognitive limitations have previously placed other technology devices out of reach.
“Enabling Technology providers like OdessaConnect are critical partners in our effort to deliver person-centered care across Tennessee. Their solution not only empowers the individuals we serve, it gives HCBS providers and care coordinators a more reliable, accessible tool to close communication gaps and reduce social isolation.” — Milton Neuenschwander, State Director of Enabling Technology, Tennessee Department of Disability & Aging
“Tennessee’s Technology First initiative is grounded in the belief that enabling technology should be considered as the first option when evaluating supports for individuals with disabilities and older adults. Our platform was built for exactly this population, people who deserve greater independence and connection, but who have been left behind by technology that wasn’t designed with them in mind.” — Todd Smith, CEO, OdessaConnect
TennCare’s Division of Long Term Services and Supports formally recognized OdessaConnect’s differentiated approach in a 2024 memo supporting network participation, citing the platform’s ability to combat social isolation and deliver seamless coordination across the full care ecosystem — including primary care, home health, pharmacy, and family.
Key capabilities include one-click video calls, automated health reminders, remote patient monitoring with real-time vitals tracking, and a HIPAA-compliant AWS cloud infrastructure — all requiring zero technical experience from the end user.
OdessaConnect is immediately available to Tennessee-based HCBS providers, support coordinators, and MCO care teams seeking innovative enabling technology solutions for their members.
For more information, visit OdessaConnect.tv.
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About OdessaConnect: OdessaConnect is a Louisville, Kentucky-based health technology company on a mission to reduce social isolation and loneliness among aging and disabled populations through a TV-based platform specifically designed for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
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