20 years after valve replacement surgery, my father became an ER super-utilizer. An unwelcome distinction. There were some months when he was admitted to the hospital 2-3 times. Upon discharge, the care he received at home was siloed, infrequent, and episodic. Like millions of Americans, my father was left alone to deal with his chronic condition when the episode of care was finished. At FriendHealth, we fundamentally believe that chronic conditions should be managed longitudinally and holistically, and if we can do that, we can change the lives of many families like mine.