Kivo Health provides an AI-powered virtual pulmonary rehabilitation program designed for individuals managing COPD. This remote service delivers personalized care plans, including guided exercises and education, to reduce symptoms and prevent exacerbations. The program aims to improve patients' physical activity, mood, and overall functional capacity from home.
Funding
$500K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) lack access to in-person pulmonary rehabilitation programs due to transportation limitations, geographic constraints, or the distance to specialized clinics. This lack of access can lead to unmanaged symptoms, reduced quality of life, and increased hospitalizations.
Solution
Kivo Health offers a virtual pulmonary rehabilitation program delivered via telehealth, providing personalized care for individuals managing COPD from the comfort of their homes. The 9-week program includes live video sessions with respiratory therapists who guide patients through breathing techniques and tailored exercises. Kivo Health addresses the challenges of traditional in-person rehab by providing a convenient, accessible, and supportive virtual environment, helping patients reduce symptoms, prevent flare-ups, and improve their overall well-being. The program includes a Kivo Kit, which contains all the necessary equipment, including a tablet with a pre-installed program, an oxygen monitor, and exercise bands.
Target Audience
Kivo Health primarily serves individuals with COPD, as well as physicians and population health organizations seeking to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with chronic lung disease.
Features
- Live video sessions with licensed respiratory therapists
- Personalized exercise plans tailored to individual needs and abilities
- Education on COPD management and healthy lifestyle choices
- Breathing techniques to alleviate shortness of breath
- Kivo Kit including a tablet with cellular connection, oxygen monitor, and exercise bands
- Small group sessions for peer support and community building
- Ongoing support from health coaches