State of Connecticut Launches of Livongo for Diabetes Management Program through State Health Plan
What You Should Know:
– Connecticut state Comptroller Kevin Lembo announces the launch of Livongo for Diabetes Management Program through the state health plan to deliver estimated annual savings to the state of approximately $3 million.
– The program, launched in partnership with CVS Caremark and Livongo, is projected to significantly improve health care outcomes for thousands of people with diabetes covered by the state plan by providing them with comprehensive around-the-clock live coaching and support through cellular-enabled diabetes management devices with remote monitoring capabilities.
The State of Connecticut Comptroller
Kevin Lembo today announced the launch of a diabetes management program powered
by Livongo through the state health
plan aimed at reducing acute emergencies and long-term complications related to
chronic conditions while delivering an estimated annual savings to the state of
approximately $3 million. More than 500 people have already signed up for the
program during a two-week soft launch period, and more are enrolling each week.
CVS/Livongo Partnership
The program, launched in partnership with CVS Caremark and Livongo , is projected to significantly
improve health care outcomes for thousands of people with diabetes covered by
the state plan by providing them with comprehensive around-the-clock live
coaching and support through cellular-enabled diabetes management devices with
remote monitoring capabilities.
As state comptroller, Lembo is the administrator of the
state health plan, which serves more than 250,000 state and municipal
employees, retirees and their dependents. This diabetes management program is
the latest cross-sector partnership that seeks to enhance the efficiency of the
state plan by helping members to better manage chronic conditions.
Livongo Diabetes Management Program Overview
The Livongo diabetes management program and devices will
allow members to monitor their conditions, receive Health Nudges™, and 24/7
access to digital and telehealth coaching, all from the safety of their homes.
The program is modeled after similar efforts that have a proven track record of
success. A Journal of Medical Economics study found that the
Livongo for Diabetes program delivered an $88 per member monthly reduction in
medical spending and that clients experienced a positive return on investment
in one year.
Benefits for Plan Members
The program is designed to provide several benefits to plan
members and the state by:
– Providing more supportive, successful preventative care to members at no cost to them that results in better health care outcomes;
– Addressing the state’s top pharmacy cost category (diabetes medication and supplies);...
