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Clinical Outcomes That Move the Needle

Evidence-based outcomes, Stars ratings impact, and the preventive case for addressing loneliness upstream.

25–40%

Loneliness Improvement

Projected loneliness score improvement based on social connection research

60%+

Member Activation

Projected engagement vs. 5–15% for typical wellness apps

29%

Heart Disease Risk Increase

Social isolation increases heart disease risk by 29% and stroke risk by 32% (U.S. Surgeon General Advisory, 2023)

$6.7B

Excess Medicare Spending

Annual cost of social isolation among older adults in excess Medicare spending (U.S. Surgeon General Advisory, 2023)

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Mental Health

Loneliness significantly increases risk of new depressive episodes
Significant increases in generalized anxiety
Higher suicide risk across all generations
Reduced psychological resilience and coping capacity

U.S. Surgeon General Advisory, 2023; Lancet Psychiatry, 2022

Cardiovascular

29% increased heart disease risk
32% increased stroke risk
Elevated blood pressure and inflammatory markers
Social isolation as independent CVD risk factor

U.S. Surgeon General Advisory, 2023; AHA Scientific Statement, 2022

Healthcare Utilization

$6.7 billion in excess Medicare spending annually
Lonely individuals use primary care up to 2x more
Increased ER visits and 30-day readmissions
Higher nursing facility utilization

U.S. Surgeon General Advisory, 2023; PharmacoEconomics Systematic Review, 2025

Engagement vs. Alternatives

5–15%

Typical Wellness Apps

10–20%

Digital Health Tools

60%+

Kenektic (projected)

Medicare Advantage Stars Impact

Stars Measure

Kenektic Impact

Member Satisfaction (CAHPS)

Improved member experience scores

Mental Health Measures

Depression screening, follow-up rates

Medication Adherence

Social support improves adherence

Plan All-Cause Readmissions

Social connection reduces readmissions

Additional alignment with HEDIS measures and Medicaid SDOH investment mandates

The Preventive Case

Addressing loneliness upstream reduces downstream costs across every major condition category

Area

Cardiovascular

Upstream Risk

Social isolation increases heart disease risk 29%, stroke risk 32% (Surgeon General, 2023)

Downstream Savings

Reduced cardiac events, fewer hospitalizations

Area

Mental Health

Upstream Risk

Loneliness is a significant risk factor for new depressive episodes (Lancet Psychiatry, 2022)

Downstream Savings

Lower therapy utilization, fewer crises

Area

Cognitive Decline

Upstream Risk

Social isolation increases dementia risk ~50% in older adults (Johns Hopkins, 2023)

Downstream Savings

Delayed onset, reduced long-term care

Area

Chronic Disease

Upstream Risk

Isolation worsens self-management and medication adherence (Surgeon General, 2023)

Downstream Savings

Better A1C, medication adherence

Medicare Advantage ROI

$6.7B Annually

Excess Medicare spending attributed to social isolation among older adults

$2–$14 SROI

Social return on investment per dollar spent on loneliness interventions

Quality Scores

Improved Stars ratings drive higher rebates and enrollment

Sources: U.S. Surgeon General Advisory, 2023; PharmacoEconomics Systematic Review, 2025; AHA Scientific Statement, 2022

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The Preventive Case

Addressing loneliness upstream reduces downstream costs across every major condition category

Area

Cardiovascular

Upstream Risk

Social isolation increases heart disease risk 29%, stroke risk 32% (Surgeon General, 2023)

Downstream Savings

Reduced cardiac events, fewer hospitalizations

Area

Mental Health

Upstream Risk

Loneliness is a significant risk factor for new depressive episodes (Lancet Psychiatry, 2022)

Downstream Savings

Lower therapy utilization, fewer crises

Area

Cognitive Decline

Upstream Risk

Social isolation increases dementia risk ~50% in older adults (Johns Hopkins, 2023)

Downstream Savings

Delayed onset, reduced long-term care

Area

Chronic Disease

Upstream Risk

Isolation worsens self-management and medication adherence (Surgeon General, 2023)

Downstream Savings

Better A1C, medication adherence

Medicare Advantage ROI

$6.7B Annually

Excess Medicare spending attributed to social isolation among older adults

$2–$14 SROI

Social return on investment per dollar spent on loneliness interventions

Quality Scores

Improved Stars ratings drive higher rebates and enrollment

Sources: U.S. Surgeon General Advisory, 2023; PharmacoEconomics Systematic Review, 2025; AHA Scientific Statement, 2022