Kivo Health

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AI-powered care for seniors with chronic disease

Winter 2023Founded 202135 peopleSan Francisco, CA, USA

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About

Kivo Health provides AI-powered virtual care for seniors with chronic disease, starting with lung disease. Kivo's AI powered virtual care programs help health plans reduce costs by keeping members healthy and out of the hospital.

From their website

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SaaSSubscription · Generally insured as Medicare/Medicaid/Commercial plans with possible $0 out-of-pocket; eligibility checks performed

Kivo Health provides an AI-powered virtual pulmonary rehabilitation program for people with COPD, enabling at-home treatment with clinician-guided exercises and education. The program emphasizes personalized plans, real-time coaching, and group sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily function.

The product delivers an at-home pulmonary rehab program via a kit that includes a tablet, oxygen monitor, and exercise bands. After onboarding with a 1:1 respiratory therapist, users receive a personalized plan and then participate in twice-weekly small-group video sessions for 9 weeks to perform breathing techniques and targeted exercises. The program is supported by health coaches and a community, with ongoing follow-up and access to evidence-based materials and peer-reviewed outcomes. Insurance coverage is available for many plans, with potential $0 out-of-pocket costs in many cases.

Who it’s for: Individuals with COPD or chronic respiratory conditions seeking at-home pulmonary rehabilitation, plus health plans and clinicians looking to provide remote respiratory care.

Features

at-home virtual pulmonary rehab
personalized treatment plan
1:1 respiratory therapist assessment
twice-weekly small-group video sessions
9-week program with structured progression
health coach support and community
equipment kit delivered to home

Founders · 1

Victor SadauskasFounder

Stanford

I'm building Kivo Health - AI-powered virtual care for chronic lung disease. I finished medical residency at Stanford and have seen firsthand how poor access to care can lead to higher acuity illness over time. I'm passionate about using technology to help people stay healthier while reducing healthcare costs.

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Launch

Launched on Y Combinator · Feb 2023

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We treat chronic lung disease patients with rehab over live video.

Kivo Health launches a remote pulmonary rehab program delivered by telehealth via live Zoom sessions for chronic lung disease patients. The 8-week program uses a kit with devices for at-home monitoring and exercise, aiming to improve lung function, reduce hospitalizations, and lower payer costs through accessible, at-home pulmonary rehab.

From the original launch (Feb 2023) — may be outdated.