How Hanger Clinic’s AI Partnership Is Reshaping Orthotic and Prosthetic Care

A partnership with Hyperscience helps the prosthetics provider lay the groundwork for data-driven rehabilitation

Hanger Clinic, USA’s largest provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) care, is deepening its digital transformation by implementing the Hyperscience Hypercell platform across its more than 925 patient-care locations. The move aims to automate how clinical and administrative data are ingested and processed, an effort designed to reduce manual paperwork, accelerate authorizations, and allow clinicians to spend more time on patient care.

Hanger’s 1,700 board-certified clinicians treat tens of thousands of patients each year, producing a steady flow of referral forms, insurance authorizations, and outcome reports. Much of that information has traditionally been managed through paper-based systems that slow reimbursement and increase administrative burden. By integrating Hyperscience’s AI infrastructure, Hanger expects to transform these manual workflows into structured, machine-readable data.

“Despite rapid advancements in medical treatments and patient care, much of the healthcare industry remains burdened by outdated, paper-based processes,” said Andrew Joiner, CEO of Hyperscience. “Our partnership with Hanger Clinic reflects the growing demand across healthcare for automation that’s purpose-built to solve real-world complexity. We’re proud to support Hanger Clinic’s transformation journey and help them unlock the full potential of their data to drive faster, more efficient processes and ultimately improve patient care.”

The Hyperscience Hypercell platform converts diverse document types, ranging from consent forms to claims, into structured data that can flow between systems such as billing, authorization, and electronic health records. The technology is already used by institutions including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration, both of which face similar data-intensive administrative challenges.

For Hanger, the adoption aligns with its broader goal of combining clinical excellence with digital efficiency. Since its 2022 acquisition by Patient Square Capital, the Austin-based company has had both the financial backing and operational freedom to invest in technology that improves outcomes and streamlines care delivery.

Building Innovation Capacity Through Hanger Ventures

Beyond day-to-day automation, Hanger is using technology partnerships to build long-term innovation capacity. In 2024 the company launched Hanger Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary focused on accelerating innovation in orthotics and prosthetics. The venture arm provides resources to entrepreneurs and small businesses developing new O&P technologies, from smart prosthetic components to rehabilitation-monitoring software.

“Hanger Ventures will enable us to provide resources typically not accessible to entrepreneurs and small businesses, collaborating from incubation to commercialization,” said Pete Stoy, Hanger’s Chief Executive Officer, at the time of the launch. “This type of collaboration enables us to be at the forefront of innovation, with involvement in research and development centered around patient outcomes.”

The subsidiary is led by Dr. James Campbell, Hanger’s Chief Clinical Officer and President of the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Scientific Affairs. With four decades of experience in O&P research and several patents to his name, Campbell is steering Hanger Ventures to use clinical data generated across the company’s nationwide network to inform product development.

The integration of Hyperscience’s AI infrastructure complements this venture strategy. As automation structures previously unstandardized data, such as outcomes, fitting notes, and device performance metrics, it creates a cleaner foundation for analytics and research. Over time, this can support evidence-based improvements in device design and rehabilitation protocols.

An Industry Shifting Toward Intelligent Rehabilitation

Hanger’s adoption of enterprise AI mirrors a broader wave across the U.S. medical rehabilitation sector, which reached US $260 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed US $412 billion by 2032, according to DataM Intelligence. Growth is being driven by aging populations, increased incidence of chronic conditions, and advances in digital health technologies. Providers are integrating robotic-assisted therapy, virtual-reality rehabilitation, and tele-monitoring to enhance patient outcomes.

Several of Hanger’s peers are also embedding AI into care delivery. Encompass Health has expanded inpatient rehabilitation services with AI-assisted neurorehabilitation tools that track patient progress and adjust therapy intensity in real time. Select Medical has opened outpatient centers featuring AI-driven therapy planning, while ATI Physical Therapy has launched tele-rehabilitation programs using virtual monitoring and guided exercise platforms. Early evidence from these initiatives shows improved adherence, faster functional recovery, and reduced readmissions, indicators that align with the objectives of Hanger’s technology transformation.

Hanger’s strength lies in a dual approach: operational AI to reduce friction in daily workflows and a venture arm to sustain innovation. Its clinicians already rely on sensor-enabled prosthetics and smart orthotic systems that adjust for gait and balance; the addition of structured data pipelines can enhance these products’ responsiveness and enable continuous improvement.

Dr. Campbell notes, “Only at Hanger are we positioned to collaborate in this capacity. Hanger Ventures marks another significant step in our desire to transform O&P while creating value for our partners throughout the care continuum.”

The Path Ahead

Hanger Clinic’s integration of Hyperscience AI and its investment in Hanger Ventures illustrate a broader realignment within healthcare, from fragmented, manual operations toward intelligent, data-driven systems. By automating administrative processes and cultivating an ecosystem of innovation, Hanger is positioning itself to deliver faster, more coordinated, and more personalized rehabilitation services.

Across the medical rehabilitation landscape, similar initiatives signal an industry preparing for scale. AI platforms that streamline documentation and data handling are becoming essential infrastructure for care organizations seeking to balance operational efficiency with patient-centric outcomes.

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Mukundan Sivaraj
Mukundan covers the AI startup ecosystem for AIM Media House. Reach out to him at mukundan.sivaraj@aimmediahouse.com.
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