Scanning sources…acquiring signal · establishing uplink
100+
adopting TandemStride in 2025–2026
500+
trained trauma survivors nationwide
39M+
injuries treated in EDs annually
15
trauma centers in inaugural cohort
Platform & Program Architecture
Four interlocking components of the TandemStride ecosystemPeer Mentorship Matching
App-based matching algorithm pairs survivors with trained peer mentors who've experienced similar injury types. Trauma-informed vetting and training for all mentors.
Injury-type and severity matching
Bilateral amputation, SCI, TBI, orthopedic, and burn specializations
Encrypted one-to-one communication
Opt-out at any time — survivor controls the relationship
TandemGuides Program
Dedicated hands-on navigator layer beyond peer mentorship. Covers the social, logistical, and emotional complexity of post-discharge life.
Rapid access to outpatient therapy referrals
Housing, transportation, and grocery support navigation
Insurance paperwork and coverage troubleshooting
Available through participating hospitals and health plan partners
Recovery Tools & Community
App-based resource library, caregiver pathway, and survivor community. No clinical decisions — complementary to medical care.
Guided resources by injury type and recovery stage
Caregiver enrollment and progress tracking
Community forums and milestone sharing
Blog and expert-contributed content library
TandemStride Connect (B2B)
Hospital-facing platform enabling trauma centers to enroll patients, track engagement, and report quality improvement metrics to partner networks (ATS/TSN).
ATS & TSN member registration portal
Patient enrollment at point of care (inpatient)
Engagement and outcome reporting for QI programs
Integration with health plan partner workflows
Trauma Center Network Growth
Program Outcome Metrics (%)
Partner Network
Clinical, payer, and advocacy organizations in the TandemStride ecosystemTrauma Coverage Spectrum
Injury types and survivor populations servedSpinal Cord Injury
Matched with SCI-experienced mentors. Navigation includes adaptive equipment, housing modifications, and SCI-specialist care.
Bilateral / Unilateral Amputation
Mentors with limb loss experience. Prosthetics navigation, adaptive sport, and return-to-work support.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Mentors who've navigated cognitive rehabilitation, behavioral health, and return-to-function milestones.
Orthopedic Trauma
Long bone fractures, poly-trauma, joint reconstruction. Return-to-activity and surgical recovery navigation.
Burn Injury
Wound care, scar management, and psychosocial support for visible and non-visible burn trauma.
Non-Visible Trauma
"You don't have to look a certain way to belong here" — PTSD, internal injuries, and invisible disability recovery.
Company & Network Timeline
From founding story to national platformTrauma Survivors Network established by American Trauma Society — first peer support infrastructure at US trauma centers
Bilateral amputation accident that inspired TandemStride founder Matt Kalina; peer connection proved transformative in recovery
Foundation launched to provide trauma survivors with resources and adaptive devices; validated the peer support gap
Official platform launch; 15 inaugural trauma centers; partnership with ATS/TSN, United Spinal, Amputee Coalition, Reeve Foundation
Molina Healthcare of Ohio partnership announced — health plan integration covering TandemGuides for Medicaid members
TandemGuides program launched — dedicated navigator layer for post-discharge social, logistical, and emotional support
Scale to 100+ trauma centers nationwide; expand health plan partnerships with AmeriHealth and additional state Medicaid programs
Simulated Intake Calls
50 two-sided phone calls · Matt Kalina (OuteTTS) + rotating caller voices · real-time NER + live neighborhood graph + audio-timestamped flags
Trauma Care Continuum
Ohio Medicaid · Molina · Commercial — reimbursement strategy across the full trauma care pathway
Accounts Receivable Ledger
42 claims across 8 patient journeys · 837/835/UB-04/CMS-1500/FHIR fields · care-journey timeline · full denial + appeal lifecycle
TandemStride Knowledge Base
Environment 14 — ingested TandemStride platform content, entities, and network relationships