Fierce Health Technology November 9, 2021
Humana will make Virta Health’s Type 2 diabetes management platform available to its self-funded, large employer clients, the insurer announced this week.
Virta will be available as an option beginning in January 2022, according to an announcement. The solution aims to reverse Type 2 diabetes through personalized nutrition therapy and around-the-clock remote medical care.
Clinical trial results of Virta’s treatment found that 94% of patients who were taking insulin decreased or eliminated their dosage within a year. Patients also saw notable weight loss, of about 12%, and 63% of all prescriptions were eliminated at one year, Humana said.
“Humana is committed to bringing evidence-based and cost effective solutions to our members,” said Caleb Gallifant, vice president of product and strategy...
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