Hackensack Meridian Health and Cadence partner to transform senior care
First-of-its-kind remote care delivery system will extend the reach of clinicians and future-proof care for New Jersey’s seniors
EDISON, N.J. – October 21, 2025 – Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, and Cadence, the nation’s leading remote care delivery system, today announced a strategic partnership to build the infrastructure to deliver proactive senior care. By extending care beyond clinic walls through connected devices and Cadence’s AI-powered platform, Hackensack Meridian Health will help seniors stay healthier, more independent, and always connected to their care teams.
Through the partnership, Hackensack Meridian Health patients use connected devices at home to share vital signs such as blood pressure, weight, heart rate, and blood glucose. Cadence’s AI-powered Proactive Care Engine analyzes this data in real time, alerting the 24/7 clinical team when intervention is needed and ensuring patients receive support with medications, and lifestyle guidance.
“Patients deserve care that continues between appointments – care that anticipates needs and prevents problems before they escalate,” said Dr. Anuj Mehta, Chief Clinical Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health. “With Cadence, we are building the infrastructure for that kind of care. It means our clinicians can be proactive without working longer hours, and our patients can count on the same standard of care whether they’re in our exam rooms or at home.”
For clinicians, the program functions as a seamless extension of their practice. Cadence’s clinical team handles daily monitoring, follow-through and patient outreach, while intelligent alerts and care gaps surface cases that require immediate attention. This approach reduces administrative burden, helps prevent burnout and allows Hackensack Meridian Health providers to focus their time on the patients who need them most. The program is already monitoring more than 1,000 patients.
“This new program gives me the ability to remotely monitor patients at home for chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart failure,” shared Courtney Cunningham, MD, Internal Medicine, Hackensack Meridian Medical Group, Primary Care, Oakhurst. “This valuable information helps me better care for my patients through early problem detection and more timely medication adjustments to help keep my patients’ care on track.”
Cadence’s programs have delivered measurable results for partner health systems nationwide, including:
- 70% relative increase in patients achieving guideline-recommended blood pressure goals
- A 230% increase in heart failure patients on all four pillars of guideline-directed medical therapy)
- $1,300 average annual savings per patient
- 27% lower hospitalization rate at 12 months post-enrollment
“Hackensack Meridian Health is setting a powerful example for what the future of care can look like,” said Chris Altchek, CEO and Founder, Cadence. “By uniting connected devices, proactive care teams, and intelligent technology, we’re creating a scalable model that keeps patients healthier at home and clinicians more supported than ever.”
For more information on the program visit hackensackmeridianhealth.org/rpm.
ABOUT HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization and New Jersey’s largest, most comprehensive, and integrated health network. Our network includes 18 hospitals, more than 500 patient care locations, and a complete range of services from innovative research and life-enhancing care to lifesaving air medical transportation. Our 38,000 team members and 7,000 physicians are committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve, making Hackensack Meridian Health a distinguished leader in healthcare philanthropy.
Hackensack University Medical Center is the first-ever New Jersey hospital to be ranked a Top 20 hospital in the nation. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey and the New York metro area by U.S. News & World Report, 2025-26. Hackensack Meridian Health is proud to be home to New Jersey’s #1 children’s hospital and the state’s only nationally-ranked cancer center, the John Theurer Cancer Center. To learn more, visit www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org.
