Fierce Health Technology January 22, 2020
Humana is teaming up with health data company Validic to allow its members to connect a slew of wearable devices to the insurer’s Go365 wellness program.
Through the partnership, Humana members will be able to connect hundreds of smart devices, ranging from high-tech smartwatches to more simple blood glucose monitors, the companies announced Wednesday. The goal is to grow access to Go365 and thus grow the data the program has available, as members are not restricted to high-end devices.
In the announcement, Humana notes that it’s critical to allow members to connect a wide range of devices, as 96% of Americans have a smartphone and 35% of people who use wearable devices have one that is not made...