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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)

Backed by Decades of Research

Social connection isn't feel-good fluff — it's evidence-based medicine

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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