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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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The Pathway from Research to Reality: Realizing the Promise of Responsible AI in Healthcare 

The prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has skyrocketed in recent years – enabling the advancement of solutions powering more personalized, preventative care. With these new offerings comes the need for responsible and judicious research to ensure that the AI-driven solutions that reach users have undergone rigorous clinical testing.    Alarmingly, most research on AI

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CVS Healthspire & Welldoc: Transforming High-Cost, Complex Condition Management

Care management has significant untapped potential to enhance member outcomes, reduce costs, and streamline healthcare delivery. Traditional approaches often use a one-size-fits-all strategy, overlooking the unique needs of diverse member populations. However with the advancement of digital tools and artificial intelligence, integrated care management is being redefined.   Since 2020, Welldoc and CVS HealthspireTM have

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AI and the Consumer Experience: Insights from the AHIP 2024 Digital Health Forum

Healthcare payers and industry stakeholders gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for the AHIP 2024 Consumer Experience & Digital Health Forum. This premier event brings together healthcare leaders to advance digital health initiatives and improve the consumer experience. Here are 4 of the major insights from this year’s forum:  1. AI in Healthcare: Definitions Matter The digitization

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GLP-1s or Behavior Change? Unlocking The Winning Formula for Sustainable Weight Loss

Although medications like GLP-1s offer significant promise, relying solely on them risks missing a crucial part of the battle: sustainable behavior change. In this blog, we’ll explore the strengths and limitations of GLP-1s, present the power of behavior change, and discuss why combining both is the winning formula for long-term weight management success.  GLP-1s: A

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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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Webinar: GLP-1s and Beyond: A Holistic Weight Management Approach for Employers

Webinar: GLP-1s and Beyond: A Holistic Weight Management Approach

Beyond Medication: Engagemen For years, the twin goals of health plan leaders have been the same: 1.) Improve member care 2.) Reduce costs and utilization Increasingly, digital health is recognized as the best means to reach these goals. But with more and more digital health solutions on the market, health plan leaders are left with

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