Kivo Health

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About Kivo Health

Kivo Health is a digital therapeutics company that delivers AI-powered virtual pulmonary rehabilitation and care programs specifically designed for people managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company's mission is to empower one billion people with chronic lung disease to breathe easier and live better. Kivo's evidence-based program is delivered entirely from patients' homes, eliminating access barriers associated with traditional in-person pulmonary rehabilitation. The program includes a comprehensive 9-week structured intervention featuring one-on-one assessments with licensed respiratory therapists, personalized small group video sessions twice weekly, targeted aerobic and anaerobic exercises, breathing techniques, medication management education, and ongoing maintenance support. Patients receive a complete kit with tablet, oxygen monitor, and exercise equipment, with cellular connectivity provided for those without WiFi. The program demonstrates strong clinical outcomes with 24% improvement in symptoms, 34% improvement in physical activity, 25% improvement in mood, and an industry-leading 83% completion rate. For healthcare partners, Kivo delivers a 3.1x return on investment, primarily through reduced inpatient and skilled nursing facility costs, with projected savings of $8,245 per member per year and nearly $10 million in annual savings per 100,000 Medicare Advantage members. The company is backed by Y Combinator and serves individuals, physicians, health systems, population health organizations, and health plans including Medicare, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Humana, Blue Cross, Aetna, Priority Health, and Clover Health.

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