FDA-Cleared (510(k)) & Eligible for Insurance

The Era of Continuous Care is Here

Smarter Care.

Smoother Ops.

Always Connected.

Vital Buddy is a medical-grade wearable device that automatically monitors blood pressure and multiple vital signs and biomarkers. It enables continuous, hassle-free vital signs tracking for seniors and individuals with chronic health conditions.

Clinicians utilize our AI-powered platform to review over 1,000 daily health data points and review deviations from personal health baselines. Care teams and families get a real-time picture of each senior's health, so they know what's happening and can step in early.

Automated Continuous Monitoring. Support timely care with ongoing vital signs tracking.

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A Comfortable Wearable Medical Device for Daily Use

Designed for all-day wear, Vital Buddy stands out among traditional monitoring devices. Vital Buddy is lightweight, comfortable, and effortless to wear day and night. No cuffs, no buttons, no readings to remember. Simply wear the device for automatic tracking of blood pressure and heart rate, with data shared to keep caregivers informed of vital signs changes.

Beneath its simple design lies professional medical technology: FDA- Cleared (510(k)) monitoring functions, patented medical-grade sensors, plus a platform enabling communication between caregivers and users.

Our patented medical-grade technology is eligible for reimbursement via Medicare and most private insurance plans*.

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How Vital Buddy Works

Clear, five-step process: From BUDDI on the wrist to care delivered — it's completely managed by our teams to streamline
the process and close the loop on care.

STEP 1

Vital Buddy Captures

Key vitals and biomarkers, continuously on the wrist.

STEP 2

Data Transmits

Via VitalLink, our HIPAA-compliant data layer.

STEP 3

Clinicians Review

AI-assisted tools help clinicians review vital signs trends and data deviations.

STEP 4

Caregivers Notified

Notifications go to key players on the care team.

STEP 5

Care Delivered

Documented in EHR; CPT code billed.

Integrated monitoring platform enhances

Health data transparency and supports routine risk management

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Trusted by healthcare providers for ongoing tracking of vital signs changes.

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Nurse caring for senior patient
For Assisted Living & Senior Care Facilities

Deliver Better Care

and More Efficient Operations

We connect care teams, physicians and families on one unified platform, converting massive volumes of data into actionable insights to simplify workflows and support routine risk management.

  • Save hours of staff workload with automated monitoring
  • Improve resident care with early notifications
  • Keep families and physicians informed
  • Vital Buddy is eligible for Medicare and private insurance reimbursement*
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For Physicians & Clinicians

Clinical Insights

Without Clinical Overload

Monitor a steady stream of key vitals data on patients at risk when they’re not in the hospital, without adding to documentation or rounding burden.

  • Continuous visibility of vitals and biomarkers between visits
  • Threshold-based notifications to support timely follow-up
  • Reduced reliance on manual measurements
  • Facilitates seamless care team coordination
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For Patients & Family

Get Peace of Mind

Even When You're Not There

We deliver 24/7 vital signs tracking for your loved ones, sharing notable data changes with caregivers and clinicians for timely review.

  • 24/7 monitoring keeps everyone informed
  • BUDDI® is easy to wear and care for
  • Threshold-based notifications for family and care teams when vital signs change
  • View trends for blood pressure, sleep, oxygen, heart rate and more
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Vital BUDDI vs. Conventional Monitoring Equipment

Side-by-Side Comparison.

All-in-One Wrist-Worn Design

Vital Buddy gives care teams, physicians, and families access to all the data they need, all at one wrist.

Dimension
Featured
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Baseline
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Form factor
Single wrist-worn device
Separate instruments: BP cuff, pulse oximeter, thermometer, ECG, stethoscope and more
Metrics captured
Blood pressure, SpO2, pulse/HR, steps, and more in one stream
Each device measures 1 or 2 metrics; a full set requires stacking 4–5 tools
Measurement cadence
Continuous readings — 1,000+ data points per day
Spot-checks when a clinician or patient takes them (minutes to hours apart)
Blood pressure method
Oscillometric cuff on the wrist
Oscillometric or auscultatory cuff on the upper arm
Who operates it
Runs automatically, with patient participation when available
Trained staff or patient following protocol
Target environments
Residential home, assisted living, medical practices, independent living
Clinic, hospital room, pharmacy, or at-home spot checks
Data handling
Auto-syncs to a HIPAA-compliant cloud platform
Manual logging into charts and EHRs; no automatic trend detection
Nighttime & unattended readings
Captures overnight events, e.g. a blood pressure spike when the wearer is asleep
Not captured unless the patient is on an ambulatory BP monitor
Notifications
Real-time notifications to clinicians and family based on thresholds or anomalies
Only when a reading is taken and a clinician reviews it

The VitalFriend Difference

The only platform with all the pieces for next-level senior care.

1

An all-in-one platform integrating wearable devices, remote monitoring, billing and support services to improve efficiency for senior care facilities and patient care

2

Revolutionary, comfortable BUDDI® increases adherence, eliminates the need for expensive services and medical equipment

3

We manage support, monitoring, clinical notes and insurance billing

4

Monitor and manage patient data, individually and collectively, to drive better outcomes at lower costs

A Platform to Keep Seniors Healthy & Connected

VitalFriend's unique ability to collect a steady stream of real-time vitals, day and night, is unparalleled in its ability to provide a comprehensive health picture of a senior or patient anywhere in the world.

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