There is a bucket code, Kaplan said, for cognitive assessment testing that is covered by most insurance. Neurotrack works with providers, rather than payers. “Neurotrack is bringing to market a diagnostic test for people at risk to prevent cognitive decline and save millions in cost.” “Preventing memory loss is possible,” Kaplan said. People in their therapeutic program have seen improvement in all aspects of memory, according to Kaplan. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but early diagnosis can help people battle its debilitating effects through diet, exercise and cognitive training, she said. That’s around 104 million people between the ages of 40 and 65, she said. “Once you have symptoms, the disease has been active in the brain for 20, 30 years,” Kaplan said.
The longer eye tracking test can predict the likelihood of an individual developing Alzheimer’s 20 to 30 years before the development of symptoms, while the five-minute tests measures memory over time. Neurotrack focuses on identifying adults before they show signs of the disease.Ĭonsumers can take a five-minute or 30-minute test by sitting in front of the camera on their computers. Judges included Emma Cartmell of Cartmell VC, who serves on the HIMSS North America Board, Alex DeWinter of GE Ventures, Alexander Grunewald of J&J, Amy Merlino, MD, of the Cleveland Clinic, Kristin Milburn of Novartis and Martin Kelly of HealthXL.īy the time we reach 80-years-old, one in three of us will develop Alzheimer’s, said Neurotrack CEO and founder Elli Kaplan. The panel of six healthcare judges said one of the reasons they chose Neurotrack was because Alzheimer’s affects so many people and the numbers are expected to grow due to an aging population. CLEVELAND - An emerging company that uses vision technology to predict and help prevent the development of Alzheimer’s won “The Challenge” during the Medical Innovation Summit in Cleveland.īoth a panel of experts and members of the audience on Monday chose Neurotrack in California during a forum held in partnership with HIMSS and HealthXL.Īs Challenge winner, Neurotrack will receive expert guidance from a team of clinical experts at Cleveland Clinic, a booth in the Innovation Zone at MIS2018, exhibitor passes to Innovation Live at HIMSS18 in Las Vegas, a year of exposure and access at HIMSS Innovation Center and complimentary tickets to an exclusive HealthXL Global Gathering of 100 leaders in healthcare.