In a recent press release, Force Therapeutics, a leading episode-based digital care platform and research network, today announced the expansion of its platform into the bariatrics market. In addition, the company unveiled several new platform features to further standardize best practices and significantly scale care delivery.
The Force Therapeutics platform leverages video and digital connections to directly engage patients at every step of their journey - from the point that surgery is scheduled, to post-operative recovery and beyond. More than 60 orthopedic centers at leading health systems including Northwell Health, University Hospitals, Geisinger Health System, Scripps Health, Northside Hospital and Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute (CJRI) at Saint Francis Hospital have used the Force platform to treat over 125,000 patients, reduce post-acute costs per episode by 32 percent, reduce readmission rates by 28 percent, and publish 45 studies via the Force Research Network.
“The Force platform supports every patient’s need throughout their journey, from diagnosis through decision support, preparation for surgery and full recovery. We understand how to use content and connectivity to optimize and engage patients throughout the episode for exceptional outcomes and a superior patient experience,” said Bronwyn Spira, CEO and founder, Force Therapeutics. “The orthopedic episode translates perfectly into other procedural episodes including bariatric surgery, where we have worked with leading providers to develop world-class content to support these patients through a vulnerable stage in their lives. We are excited to leverage our learnings from managing over 125,000 orthopedic patients to improve outcomes for patients undergoing bariatric surgery.”