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4 Strategies for PBMs: Managing GLP-1 Costs with Digital Health

The rising cost of weight loss drugs, reaching as high as $1,350 per month*, coupled with increasing employee demand, presents a considerable financial challenge for employers. However, the costs associated with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists don’t have to spiral out of control. Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are critical in curbing the escalating expenses linked to […]

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Pathway to Preventive Health for All? 

In recent years, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, traditionally used by individuals with diabetes, have gained popularity among those without the condition. This trend raises important questions: Why are individuals without diabetes using these devices, and should healthcare stakeholders consider investing in this technology? Lauren White, Registered Dietician and Senior Clinical Content Writer at Welldoc,

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Calculating the Consequences: Obesity’s Ripple Effect on Employer Chronic Care Costs

The growing prevalence of obesity in the United States, reaching nearly 42% of adults¹, has significant health and economic ramifications. This issue extends beyond individual well-being, impacting employers through rising healthcare costs, productivity losses, and absenteeism. The repercussions of obesity also reverberate across other sectors, affecting healthcare expenditures and the overall economic well-being of the nation.

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Advancing Chronic Condition Management: A Conversation with Dr. Mansur Shomali

In a recent episode of “Pophealth Perspectives,” the Population Health Learning Network engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue with Dr. Mansur Shomali, a practicing endocrinologist and Chief Medical Officer at Welldoc.  Recently, Dr. Mansur Shomali, Welldoc’s Chief Medical Officer, discussed the transformative impact of digital health on chronic condition management, patient care, and healthcare cost reduction

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Connecting Meaningful, Actionable Insights with Aggregated Data

Welldoc and Databricks unveil how their partnership unlocks the power of healthcare data and combines it with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital health to improve population health. Disparate data sources, limited interoperability, and security concerns within the healthcare sector’s data infrastructure create a complex environment for addressing cardiometabolic conditions.  Welldoc employs Databricks for streamlined data aggregation,

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Exploring Digital Health’s Emphasis on Long-term Health

In an insightful episode of the NCQA Inside Health Care podcast, Dr. Mansur Shomali, Chief Medical Officer at Welldoc, and Anand Iyer, Chief Analytics Officer at Welldoc, explore the potential of digital health in value-based care. The integration of digital health technologies has emerged as a pivotal force in reshaping the paradigm of value-based care.

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Testimonial: Maria’s Story

Success stories from Welldoc’s digital health app After 32 years of working as a math teacher in Maryland, Maria decided to retire to Puerto Rico to begin a new chapter. Little did she know that this would also include a new health challenge – a diabetes diagnosis. Initially in denial, Maria then turned to her

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Can Obesity Management Lower Cardiometabolic Risks? Exploring the Connection

The alarming link between obesity and cardiometabolic conditions Over the past 20 years, the prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5% to 41.9% in the United States¹. This translates to nearly 3 in every 4 adults in the US being either overweight or obese, and therefore at a significantly increased risk for cardiometabolic conditions²,³. However, effective

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Taking Diabetes Self-Management to the Next Level