A technology-driven program that targets falls among older adults recently was unveiled by Connect America.

The initiative will combines connected health technology, such as AI-virtual engagement, predictive analytics, and support services to help identify and predict those at risk — and deliver preventive care interventions.

Connect America’s Fall Prevention Program offers customized protocols that can be configured to fit the needs of participating health partners and their patients or members. Key components:

  • A CDC falls assessment 
  • Risk scoring for identification and stratification of population health 
  • CareSage Analytics and population-based reporting, including trends, SDOH impact and prediction
  • Connected health devices for remote monitoring 
  • Esper, AI-virtual assistant for enhanced engagement, communicating surveys and educational content
  • Customized protocols and call routing
  • 24/7 concierge and clinical support

“For many older adults, a fall or fall injury can mean a complete loss of independence and the inability to live safely at home. A comprehensive fall prevention program like this can help payers, providers and caregivers make meaningful strides toward safer environments that help reduce falls and improve quality and safety. At the same time, it will keep seniors out of the hospital and living independently and well in their homes,” said Rosemary Kennedy, chief health informatics officer at Connect America. 

A recent article in the Journal of America Medical Association found that fall-related injuries ranked as the third leading readmission diagnosis among at-risk older adults, demonstrating the importance of greater attention toward post-discharge falls prevention strategies as a cost-effective mechanism with the potential to reduce readmissions and improve patient care. 

“Every second of every day, an older adult in the US suffers a fall. These numbers are devastating, but falls aren’t an inevitable consequence of aging. Connect America’s Fall Prevention Program empowers healthcare organizations with critical intelligence to identify high-risk individuals and target interventions for those who need it the most,” said Janet Dillione, CEO of Connect America.

Additional program information is available on Connect America’s website.