American Heart Association Connected Care™, Powered by Cadence
The American Heart Association (AHA) has developed the Connected Care program, Powered by Cadence to help you manage your heart condition from home with increased peace of mind knowing you have care you can count on. Cadence is the clinical care provider delivering the American Heart Association Connected Care program.
To participate, you will take your vital signs regularly using simple devices that automatically send the readings to the Care Team to review. Additionally, you will have access to Cadence's dedicated Care Team that is available 24/7 to discuss your health concerns, manage your medications, and discuss any symptoms that may arise. The program helps catch problems early, before they turn into emergencies.
Our goal is to give you the care you need from the comfort of your home and support you every step of the way.
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About the Program
About Cadence
Cadence is the clinical care provider delivering the American Heart Association Connected Care program.
After one year in Cadence’s remote monitoring program for heart failure, hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes, Cadence patients were hospitalized on average 27% less than patients who were clinically eligible but not enrolled in the program.1
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Top 5 FAQs
Q: How do I sign up?
A: Patients who meet the program criteria and are being discharged from the hospital after being treated for heart failure will be notified by a provider that they are eligible and can enroll in American Heart Association Connected Care, Powered by Cadence by participating in a virtual appointment with the Cadence Care team.
Q: How much does this cost?
A: Remote patient monitoring is a covered benefit under Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Many patients see no cost for the program after meeting their deductible. The Cadence Care Team can help you understand your potential cost before you enroll.
Q: Why is American Heart Association Connected Care needed?
A: Living with a chronic condition like heart failure can be overwhelming and across the U.S., more people are managing long-term illnesses than ever before. Unfortunately, many end up back in the hospital soon after being released. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 heart failure patients is readmitted within just 30 days.2 Even though proven treatments exist, very few patients receive the full care they need after leaving the hospital. That’s why ongoing support and access to the right therapies matter—so you can recover stronger and stay well at home.
Q: What devices do patients use as part of American Heart Association Connected Care, Powered by Cadence?
A: The Cadence blood pressure monitor tracks blood pressure and heart rate and the Cadence weight scale tracks weight. Cadence devices are cellular enabled with coverage across the United States.
Q: How do I communicate with the Cadence Care Team? How frequently?
A: The Cadence Care Team will schedule regular telephone visits with you, but how much the team communicates with you will depend on your needs. If you’re not feeling well, you can always reach out to the Care Team with any questions, and if the care team sees that one of your readings is out of the ordinary, they will reach out to you to make sure that everything is okay.
Sources
- Altchek C., Feldman D., Fudim M., Presentation, American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, November 2024, “Implementing Guidelines, Improving Outcomes & Lowering Cost with Remote Patient Care” (p. 15), https://ahahealthtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cadence_AHA24_11.16.24_Final-Presented.pdf.
- Khan, Muhammad Shahzeb, Sreenivasan, Jayakumar, et all. Trends in 30- and 90-Day Readmission Rates for Heart Failure. 2021. Circulation: Heart Failure. Vol 14. No 4. doi:10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.121.008335. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.121.008335.