Toronto — June 20, 2024 — NexJ Health Inc. (“NexJ Health”), a provider of virtual care solutions for polychronic condition management and mental wellbeing, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with PrehabRx, a provider of virtual prehabilitation and rehabilitation services for people with cancer. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the advancement of cancer care, aiming to develop and deliver a comprehensive library of educational materials and disease- and treatment-specific digital journeys to support individuals affected by cancer.

The global rise in cancer rates underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions to address the complex challenges faced by patients undergoing treatment.1 With an aging population, evolving lifestyle choices, and improved screening techniques contributing to the increase in cancer diagnoses, there is a growing demand for accessible and evidence-based support throughout the treatment journey.

Prehabilitation, the practice of optimizing health status before treatment, has emerged as a novel care component to improve patient outcomes and experiences. Research has shown that prehabilitation can lead to reduced treatment complication rates, shorter hospital stays, and better overall recovery.2 Similarly, rehabilitation following treatment plays a vital role in resolving treatment-related symptoms, enhancing functional recovery, and improving the overall quality of life for cancer survivors. Prehabilitation and rehabilitation have become part of many of the world’s leading oncology and surgical programs.

The partnership between PrehabRx and NexJ Health aims to leverage their respective expertise to develop a groundbreaking resource for individuals affected by cancer. By combining PrehabRx’s leading expertise in oncology prehabilitation and rehabilitation with the NexJ Connected Wellness platform, the initiative seeks to create personalized, self-managed care journeys tailored to the unique needs of each patient.

“Our collaboration with NexJ Health represents a significant advancement in cancer care delivery,” said Dr. Daniel Santa Mina, Co-Founder at PrehabRx. “Leveraging NexJ Health’s expertise in delivering virtual coaching programs for behavior change, we are creating a holistic support system that empowers cancer patients to optimize their health at every stage of their journey. This partnership allows us to deliver personalized, accessible care that addresses the unique challenges faced by individuals with cancer, ultimately improving their treatment experiences and long-term well-being.”

The innovative digital solutions developed through this partnership will provide comprehensive support for a wide range of tumor types and treatment-related adverse effects. From educational resources to specialized health coaching and virtual care sessions with clinicians, the goal is to maximize patient support and optimize healthcare outcomes.

Furthermore, the partnership aims to make these resources accessible to health systems, insurers, and employers, allowing them to offer trusted support to their patients, members, and employees. These resources can be branded and tailored to each organization’s unique needs and strategy, offering the equivalent of a digital supportive care program without prohibitive investment or ongoing costs.

“This strategic initiative with PrehabRx highlights NexJ Health’s commitment to advancing personalized healthcare solutions,” said Daniela Liggio, President at NexJ Health. “Together, we aim to provide much-needed access for individuals undergoing cancer treatment to evidence-based and affordable services that can dramatically improve quality of life.”

To learn more about NexJ Health and NexJ Connected Wellness or receive health coaching, please visit www.nexjhealth.com or contact us at info@nexjhealth.com.
About NexJ Health Inc.
NexJ Health Inc. is a provider of patient-facing population health management solutions that deliver patient engagement for polychronic condition management and mental wellbeing. At NexJ Health, we believe that the most efficient and cost-effective way to offset the rise in chronic disease is to empower patients, with the support of their families, friends, and healthcare professionals, to actively participate in managing their own chronic condition(s). By engaging patients through NexJ Connected Wellness, we help to achieve healthcare’s quintuple aim: improve the patient experience, improve population health, lower the per capita cost of care, increase provider satisfaction, and deliver business efficiency. For more information about NexJ Health visit www.nexjhealth.com, email info@nexjhealth.com, or call 416-227-3700. 

About PrehabRx
PrehabRx is a provider of virtual care health optimization solutions before and after treatment for chronic disease or injuries. PrehabRx is founded and led by experienced clinicians and academics in pre- and rehabilitation in oncology and surgery that enable care plans and services align to best practice and contemporary evidence. For more information about PrehabRx visit www.prehabrx.ca or email connect@prehabrx.ca.
  1. World Health Organization. (2024, February 1). Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news/item/01-02-2024-global-cancer-burden-growing–amidst mounting-need-for-services 
  2. Pavel Skořepa, Katherine L. Ford, Abdulaziz Alsuwaylihi, Dominic O’Connor, Carla M. Prado, Dhanny Gomez, Dileep N. Lobo, The impact of prehabilitation on outcomes in frail and high-risk patients undergoing major abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Clinical Nutrition, Volume 43, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 629-648, ISSN 0261-5614, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2024.01.020.
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