PainChek partners with Eldermark Software to expand US market for smartphone pain assessment app

Smartphone pain assessment app developer PainChek (ASX: PCK) has signed a new reseller and integration agreement with Minneapolis-based assisted living provider Eldermark Software to help expand its US market reach.

Under the terms of the 12-month rolling agreement, Eldermark will act as a non-exclusive reseller of PainChek’s Adult phone app targeting the US long-term residential care market and integrate PainChek’s software platform into its customer management system, ensuring ease of access for clients and supporting the PainChek sales process.

Actual sales into the US will commence once the US Food and Drug Administration awards De Novo clearance to PainChek’s app.

Pain assessment

PainChek’s is the world’s first regulatory-cleared medical device enabling best practice pain assessment and management for people living with pain.

The app is available on smartphones and tablets and employs a numerical rating scale to allow accurate and consistent pain assessment for those with a reduced ability to self-report.

Eldermark clients will get real-time access to advanced pain assessment tools powered by AI and facial recognition technology to help improve the accuracy of pain management, reduce caregiver burden and enhance quality of life for residents.

Smart technology adoption

PainChek chief executive officer Philip Daffas said partnering with Eldermark would help drive the adoption of smart technology in a market increasingly focused on enhancing resident care and safety.

“This agreement with Eldermark is a key milestone as we expand our presence in the US market in anticipation of FDA clearance,” he said.

“We are excited to work alongside such a reputable partner to bring our technology to a broader audience and further support best practice pain management.”

Senior living solutions

Eldermark has been providing dedicated senior living solutions in the US and Canada for 30 years and has more than 116,000 client users.

Chief executive officer Jaime Ojeda said PainChek’s app would potentially benefit many clients within the network.

“We are thrilled to partner with PainChek to bring its state-of-the-art pain assessment solution to the US long-term care sector,” he said.

“As a leading provider of care management systems, this partnership aligns with our mission to empower caregivers with the tools they need to deliver exceptional care.”