Salvo Health Partners with Pinnacle GI Partners to Revolutionize Wraparound Patient Care
May 20 2024 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
Salvo Health announced today it has signed a partnership with
Pinnacle GI Partners, the largest private gastroenterology practice
in Michigan, to expand “wraparound” patient care offerings for its
patients in the Lansing and Detroit regions. Salvo is a leader in
enabling local physicians to add virtual care services for
follow-up care after procedures and between appointments, including
access to dietitians, nurses, and behavioral health support.
With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology, this
partnership empowers providers at Pinnacle GI Partners to deliver
comprehensive care to their patients living with chronic conditions
such as IBS, obesity, or metabolic liver disorders (MASH/MASLD).
Over 1 in 3 people today in the United States live with a metabolic
or chronic GI condition.
“We are pleased to bring this option to Pinnacle patients,” said
Tom Dudley, CEO of Pinnacle GI. “Recognizing the shortage of
gastroenterology physicians in the US, and the increasing time
constraints they face in meeting a surge in demand, this
partnership with Salvo will give extra care staff and capabilities
to extend our GI’s ability to deliver the best in patient
care.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Pinnacle,” said Jeffrey Glueck,
the founder and CEO of Salvo Health. “We have long admired Pinnacle
and their Chief Medical Officer Dr. Partha Nandi, who has been a
leader in educating patients on evidence-based, integrative care
options including nutrition, stress, exercise, and microbiome
health. Pinnacle has long focused on innovation, and this
partnership will leverage mobile technology and telehealth to
enhance the quality and accessibility of ‘whole patient’ care.”
Through Salvo Health’s hybrid offering, patients will have
access to a dedicated care team coordinated under the supervision
of their Pinnacle physician; this generally includes a nurse,
registered dietitian, and additional specialists to ensure
personalized care and optimal outcomes, over the months that it can
take to get chronic conditions under control.
Patients will gain access to a mobile app to track their
personalized care plan and access their dedicated care team 7 days
a week. Salvo’s multidisciplinary approach ensures that each
patient receives holistic care in between their appointments,
including support on nutrition, exercise and movement, stress,
sleep, microbiome rebalancing, and other evidence-based lifestyle
medicine approaches.
With Salvo technology, patients have the ability to track their
progress over time. Additionally, patients can access a wealth of
resources and recommendations tailored to their individual needs,
empowering them to actively participate in their healthcare
journey.
Helping patients living with obesity and related metabolic liver
conditions is central to the partnership. As newer anti-obesity
medications including GLP-1 receptor agonists are surging in use,
patients may lose weight quickly. Yet those who come off
medications, according to published studies, tend to regain almost
all the weight lost unless following a medically-supervised,
comprehensive care plan. The standard of care is to combine new
medications with measures to protect muscle mass through nutrition
adjustments, resistance training, cognitive-behavioral therapy,
other lifestyle change, and managing side effects. This allows
patients the option to step-down from medication successfully.
The alliance between Pinnacle GI Partners and Salvo Health
underscores a shared commitment to patient-centric care and
innovation. By harnessing the power of technology and
collaboration, the partnership aims to set new standards for
healthcare delivery, ultimately enhancing the well-being of
individuals in the community.
For more information, please contact: Amanda Sussex,
amanda@salvohealth.com
About Pinnacle GI Partners:
Pinnacle GI Partners is a leading healthcare provider dedicated
to delivering exceptional gastroenterology services to patients in
the Lansing and Detroit areas. With a focus on patient-centered
care and innovation, Pinnacle GI Partners strives to improve health
outcomes and enhance the overall healthcare experience.
https://www.pinnaclegipartners.com/
About Salvo Health:
Salvo Health enables GI and other multispeciality providers to
deliver interdisciplinary wraparound care "between appointments"
for chronic GI and metabolic liver conditions including MASLD/MASH,
obesity, IBS, GERD, Celiac, and more. Salvo is backed by leading
healthcare venture investors with over $15 million in investment in
its technology to deliver personalized care plans and support daily
to patients in a scalable manner. Salvo’s medical protocols are
overseen by a Clinical Advisory Board with leading physician
researchers from Cedars-Sinai, UCLA, the Rome Foundation
Gastropsych Committee, Mt.Sinai, and the Cleveland Clinic. Salvo
has published successful outcomes research at the 2023 ACG and AIC
conferences. www.salvohealth.com
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Amanda Sussex, Head of Business Development and Partnerships
Salvo Health Phone: (269)830-4752 Email: amanda@salvohealth.com