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.
