Highmark Interactive Inc. announced an update of their THINK AHEAD Pathways Program. The Highmark program is now live with Joseph Brant Hospital Emergency Room (ER) with a plan to add 14 more ERs by the end of 2023. THINK AHEAD was specifically developed for Canadian ERs for individuals who have experienced a head injury.

The roll out of its second and third ER in the broader Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Phase 1 of the program is expected later this summer/early fall. Phase 2 should continue as planned in November 2022 with an acceleration in deploying THINK AHEAD to an additional 7 Ontario ERs with one ER onboarded every 4-5 weeks. Highmark's experience in its first deployment with Joseph Brant Hospital has resulted in the implementation of scalable efficiencies that will reduce time to deployment for each ER by 30- 40%.

Following discharge from the ER, the patient completes Highmark's digital neurological EQ assessment via their smart device prior to their virtual appointment with a physician within a few days of discharge. The physician can immediately review their current symptoms, balance and cognitive status using the Highmark telehealth portal, creating a more efficient clinical session without compromising quality. Highmark's program for early intervention can promote better patient outcomes with minimal administration resources required of the hospital.