Behavioral technology platform Ripple has acquired a startup aimed at providing information and services for dementia caregivers that continues to expand and deepen its memory care-related services.
Ripple acquired startup Kint last month. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
In the coming months, Rippl will integrate technology developed by Kinto over the past two years to improve Rippl’s virtual patient and family experience, according to Rippl co-founder and CEO Kris Engskov. It’s planned.
Enscoff said the acquisition also included access to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to leverage data insights to expand the reach of care teams.
“Over the coming months, we plan to make many of Kinto’s tools work within our technology stack, and we are working closely with the Kinto technical team to explore what we can build with AI in the medium term.” We have big plans for the future,” Engskov said. Email MCB. “KINTO has developed a suite of evidence-based interventions and know-how that is completely unique in the world of dementia care. Their individual care was fundamental.
The acquisition, which Enskopf called a “game changer” for Ripple, is expected to continue Ripple’s growth in 2024. That growth also includes “a number of new referral partners” using Ripple’s platform.
“We look forward to the launch of this innovative new model that will provide care to many people covered by Medicare who have not previously had access to this type of dementia support.” he told MCB.
Last month, Ripple partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to build a new digital dementia care navigation tool for caregivers and doctors, known as the Dementia Care Navigation Service (DCNS).
