OutCare Health was founded in May 2015 by Dr. Dustin Nowaskie, a practicing psychiatrist, and his husband, Jordan Nowaskie, a healthcare marketing leader. After noticing a recurring theme amongst the LGBTQ+ community in Indiana, where many did not see doctors due to fears of judgment, they launched OutCare Indiana to make affirming healthcare resources transparent and accessible. OutCare Indiana grew rapidly, and the team quickly realized that the need for improved health equity extended far beyond Indiana. The mission to improve LGBTQ+ healthcare became a national movement, leading to the rebranding and expansion of OutCare Indiana to OutCare Health. In 2018, Dustin and Jordan met Chris Roman, a political savant and expert in community-building and engagement. The altruistic and hard-working trio became partners in life and business, and they work tirelessly to expand OutCare’s reach and transform lives through OutCare’s mission. OutCare Health is now the most comprehensive resource for LGBTQ+ healthcare, offering provider and healthcare resource directories, mentorship, thought leadership, consulting, and provider training.

The OutList, OutCare’s most notable endeavor, is an online directory of healthcare providers who identify as culturally-competent and affirming in the care of the LGBTQ+ population. In addition to the OutList, OutCare offers a variety of resources and initiatives to promote LGBTQ+ healthcare equity. The Mentorship Program connects LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty with mentors who offer consultation for school, career, research, and other academic pursuits. OutCare’s provider training and medical curriculum reform aim to educate and set a new standard in LGBTQ+ healthcare. At the community level, OutCare distributes informational brochures and pocket references to students, faculty, staff, providers, organizations, and clinics, and staffs community events to educate the public of the resources available to them. At the academic level, OutCare works with curriculum committees to implement educational reform and provides health equity training. In response to the pandemic, OutCare launched the OutTalk series, which brings together community members, leaders, and healthcare organizations to discuss important issues in LGBTQ+ healthcare and address barriers and gaps in care through critical and innovative thinking. Through these initiatives, OutCare promotes awareness and inclusivity, provides the latest education, and improves care delivery and outcomes, ultimately cultivating a more equitable healthcare system that LGBTQ+ communities can trust.