Becker's Healthcare November 8, 2024
A mobile app offered to individuals covered by Centene’s Medicaid plan in Arizona improved medication adherence, and reduced healthcare visits and costs, according to a study published Oct. 21 in The American Journal of Managed Care.
The study found that using the Wellth app helped Medicaid patients with chronic conditions stick to their medications more consistently and reduced unnecessary healthcare visits, ultimately leading to cost savings. The Wellth app uses financial incentives to encourage people to take their medications as prescribed.
“Managed care decision makers should consider these findings when deciding what types of behavioral interventions and supports to offer insurance plan members, particularly those managing chronic conditions, to reduce avoidable healthcare expenses,” the researchers wrote.
Researchers conducted an observational...
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