Collaboration focuses on advancing responsible and evidence-based digital innovation in preventive heart health
MENLO PARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hello Heart, the leading digital heart health platform, today announced a strategic collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC), a global organization dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all.
As part of the collaboration, the American College of Cardiology will convene an independent clinician workgroup to evaluate Hello Heart’s cardiovascular monitoring and coaching technology, clinician reports, and electronic medical record (EMR) integrations, with the goal of identifying opportunities to complement and enhance cardiovascular care and outcomes.
Additionally, Hello Heart has joined the ACC’s Industry Advisory Forum, engaging with ACC leadership on strategic priorities shaping the future of cardiovascular care, including innovation, public policy, and quality care improvement.
Cardiovascular disease affects more than 126 million Americans and remains the top cause of death. Hello Heart and ACC aim to advance the responsible integration of digital tools into cardiovascular care to help improve outcomes and expand access to high-quality heart health management.
“We have the potential to radically improve preventive cardiovascular care with digital innovation and artificial intelligence,” said Ami Bhatt, MD, Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology. “Collaborations that thoughtfully evaluate emerging technologies and explore their practical integration into clinical workflows are essential to improving patient outcomes outside of the clinic and supporting clinicians in delivering high-quality, guideline-directed care.”
“Digital health programs must be clinically rigorous, evidence-based, and complementary to high-quality care,” said Colleen Pietras, MD, VP, Medical Affairs at Hello Heart. “Working alongside the American College of Cardiology allows us to further strengthen the clinical foundation of Hello Heart’s platform and ensure we are aligned with the needs of cardiologists, health systems and the patients they serve.”
About Hello Heart
Hello Heart is on a mission to change the way people care for their hearts. The company provides the first connected heart monitor, pill box, and app to help people track and manage their heart health. With Hello Heart, people are empowered to take steps to control their risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Peer-reviewed studies show that high-risk users of Hello Heart have seen meaningful drops in blood pressure, cholesterol and even weight.
Recognized as the digital leader in preventive heart health, Hello Heart is trusted by more than 150 Fortune 500 and government employers and health plans such as 3M, Lenovo, and the State Health Plan of North Carolina. Hello Heart clients can save $1,709 per enrolled user annually according to a peer-reviewed study published in Value In Health.
Founded in 2013, Hello Heart has raised more than $138 million from top venture firms including Khosla Ventures, IVP, and Stripes. Hello Heart is a best-in-class solution on the American Heart Association’s Innovators’ Network, CVS Health Point Solutions Management offering, and many other national health solution platforms. Visit www.helloheart.com for more information.
About the American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or follow @ACCinTouch.
Contacts
Hello Heart
Andrew Padgett
media@helloheart.com
American College of Cardiology
Nicole Napoli
nnapoli@acc.org
