What Changed at Hinge Health

Hinge Health has acquired Cylinder Health, a virtual-first digestive healthcare company, for $105 million. Through this acquisition, Hinge Health is expanding its platform to include an integrated Gastrointestinal Care Program, complementing its existing musculoskeletal and migraine offerings.

Our read

Healthcare buyers and benefits leaders can now consolidate their digital health point solutions by accessing musculoskeletal, migraine, and gastrointestinal care through a single vendor platform. This expansion addresses a major category of medical spend and provides a more unified experience for covered members.

Hinge Health announced the publication of a non-randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research evaluating its digital exercise therapy among adults aged 65 and older. The study demonstrated that participants at risk for falls who used the platform experienced 37 percent fewer falls and 57 percent lower odds of an emergency room visit over three months compared to a control group. Physical functioning and control also improved by 6.9 points more than the comparison group based on the SF-36 scale.

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Healthcare buyers, particularly Medicare Advantage plans, can leverage this clinical validation to deploy the platform for senior populations to reduce avoidable utilization. The proven reduction in fall risk and emergency room visits directly translates to lower total medical spend and can positively impact quality Star Ratings.