ARcare Selects Avante to Power Smarter Benefits for Healthcare Workers
AUGUSTA, AR & SEATTLE, WA - June 24, 2025 — ARcare, one of the nation’s leading Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), has partnered with Avante to enhance employee support through AI-powered benefits navigation. With over four decades of experience delivering community-based care throughout the Southeastern United States, ARcare is deepening its commitment to staff well-being by implementing a next-generation solution for benefits education and access.
The partnership introduces Avante’s AI platform to ARcare’s workforce, enabling team members to receive personalized, real-time guidance on their healthcare benefits, anytime, anywhere. By simplifying the complexity of benefits, the platform is designed to support informed decision-making and foster deeper employee engagement, while reducing administrative overhead.
“This collaboration marks a significant advancement in how organizations can support their employees,” said TJ Whitehead, President of ARcare. “We’re excited about what Avante represents, not just for our organization, but for the future of employee support. Our teams work hard, and they deserve clear, timely, and personalized answers when it comes to their benefits. Avante’s AI platform is redefining how employees engage with benefits: meeting them where they are, 24/7, with guidance that’s as intuitive as it is intelligent. It’s a glimpse into a better, more empowered future for our workforce.”
Rohan D’Souza, CEO of Avante, also shared his thoughts on the partnership:
“ARcare’s dedication to community care and its frontline teams deeply aligns with our mission at Avante—to make healthcare benefits more human, more accessible, and more understandable. We’re thrilled to partner with an organization that not only leads in care delivery but also invests in the well-being of its workforce. Together, we’re setting a new standard for how benefits can support those who support others.”
The partnership underscores both organizations’ shared commitment to innovation in healthcare delivery and workforce well-being.
About ARcare
ARcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving communities across Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi. Founded in 1986, ARcare provides accessible, affordable, and comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, regardless of a patient's ability to pay. With a mission centered on “Health for All,” ARcare is dedicated to advancing health equity through compassionate, community-based care. The organization operates more than 100 service locations and continues to expand its reach in underserved areas throughout the Southeast.
About Avante
Avante is the AI-native platform redefining how enterprises manage workforce investments. By unifying benefits data, employee insights, and operational workflows, Avante gives HR and finance leaders the clarity to optimize programs, reduce administrative burden, and enhance employee experience—empowering smarter, faster decisions across the full talent lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
