Fall prevention system now covered by Medicare [Video]

A clinically validated solution for fall prevention and gait rehabilitation from Israeli med-tech startup GaitBetter is now eligible for Medicare and Medicare Advantage reimbursement in 12 US states (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Colorado) and Washington, D.C.

The American healthcare system spends around $60 billion annually on medical treatments relating to falls. Some 30 percent of people aged 65+ experience at least one fall each year. About 20% of fall cases result in injuries requiring medical treatment.

The GaitBetter motor-cognitive training system has been shown to reduce the risk of falling by up to 80 percent, alongside significant improvements in cognitive and motor functions weakened by injury, illness or age.

Using a virtual reality environment, the training program simulates daily walking at various difficulty levels while incorporating motor and cognitive challenges. AI technology tracks the patient’s foot movements on the treadmill and integrates …