care.coach

care.coach is a healthcare technology company that combines human care with intelligent technology to support older adults and complex patients. Its core service deploys friendly avatar companions on 4G LTE tablets, providing round-the-clock companionship, health coaching, medication reminders and proactive monitoring in the home and in hospital settings. A real-time family portal keeps relatives informed about a loved one's care and status.

The company's technical work spans artificial intelligence, human-in-the-loop intelligence, virtual avatar companions, remote patient monitoring and connected 4G LTE devices. Reported outcomes include a reduction of more than 80% in falls and delirium in hospital settings, alongside significant reductions in emergency department visits for patients being cared for at home.

care.coach works with hospitals and health plans across the United States and has a presence in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its services sit across healthcare, senior care, home health and care coordination. The company describes its mission as helping individuals stay safe, independent and connected in their own homes longer, with an emphasis on genuine relationships with complex patients. It has received awards from NIH and Congress and is funded by private investors.