UNM Health Sciences Center and ScienceSoft to Launch Vive Bien-Live Well App for Healthy Aging

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center, the state’s only academic medical center with more than 10,000 employees and a nationally recognized leader in community-centered care, has joined forces with the New Mexico Health Care Authority (NM-HCA) and ScienceSoft, a healthcare IT company, to develop the Vive Bien-Live Well app. It is a patient-facing decision tool that will promote healthy aging for more than 387,000 older adults across New Mexico.

The app is part of New Mexico’s Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) initiative, which adapts the global healthy aging framework developed by the World Health Organization. With the support of NM-HCA and UNM Health, this effort will position New Mexico as the first state in the US to implement and evaluate the ICOPE model statewide, marking a major step in advancing age-inclusive public health nationwide.

This isn’t just a commercial app — it’s a public health commitment,” says Giselle M Rodriguez Mendez de Sosa, MD, research assistant professor at the UNM School of Medicine. “Many older adults struggle quietly with health changes that go unnoticed. Our goal is to give them a simple, dignified way to stay connected to care and to ensure no one is left navigating aging alone.”

As a key tool in delivering the ICOPE initiative, the Vive Bien-Live Well app will enable older adults to track changes in their vision, hearing, memory, mood, mobility, and nutrition, and receive personalized care plans and recommendations based on their results. The app is meant to connect individuals to health care providers and community resources early, before minor issues develop into serious problems. Designed with inclusivity and accessibility in mind, the app for iOS & Android will feature a senior-friendly interface, bilingual support (English and Spanish), and HIPAA-compliant data handling.

As UNM’s technology partner, ScienceSoft is committed to translating the WHO ICOPE framework into a convenient, age-appropriate mobile application that supports preventive care and improves coordination across multiple healthcare settings.

Technology is at its best when it serves people,” says Nick Kurayev, CEO at ScienceSoft. “We’re proud to stand alongside the UNM Health Sciences Center in creating a tool that will make seniors’ lives safer and keep them closer to their community and care teams. That’s the kind of impact we strive for.”

The release of the first version of the app is planned for the first quarter of 2026. The program will be open to all New Mexico residents aged 65 and older with any insurance coverage. For updates and participation details, visit https://vivebienlivewell.org.

About the UNM Health Sciences Center

The UNM Health Sciences Center is New Mexico’s only academic medical center delivering advanced clinical care, training and educating the state’s next generation of health care professionals, and advancing medical research. With more than 800 beds and over 1 million patient visits annually, the clinical delivery system UNM Health serves diverse and often underserved communities across the entire state, operating a network of hospitals, specialty clinics, and research centers. The UNM Health Sciences Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to health equity, innovation, and public service, consistently leading initiatives that improve care access and outcomes for New Mexicans.

About the New Mexico Health Care Authority

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is dedicated to improving the health of all New Mexicans by building an integrated, accessible, and equitable healthcare system. HCA works across sectors to expand access to care, reduce health disparities, and strengthen the quality and efficiency of services for individuals and communities. The agency partners with healthcare providers, institutions, and public health organizations to advance statewide goals in preventive care, population health, and rural health equity.

About ScienceSoft

ScienceSoft is an IT consulting and software engineering company with more than 150 successful projects for healthcare organizations in the US and around the globe. Working in the medical IT field since 2005, ScienceSoft delivers secure, risk- and cost-aware, and highly interoperable software for clinical workflows, diagnostics, and patient outreach. Holding ISO 13485, 9001, and 27001 certifications, the company focuses on designing digital solutions that bring long-term clinical and operational gains despite diverse staff and patient expectations, shifting priorities, and legacy system constraints.

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