PR Newswire April 20, 2021
Study Evaluates the Impact of the SilverSneakers program in Cost and Overall Health Outcomes
NASHVILLE, Tenn., — Total average healthcare expenses are significantly reduced by 16% for SilverSneakers® participants compared to non-participating Medicare Advantage members, according to a new comprehensive scientific study. The study was conducted by well-respected healthcare consulting firm Avalere Health and released today by Tivity Health® Inc. (Nasdaq: TVTY), a leading provider of health improvement solutions, including SilverSneakers®, the nation’s leading community fitness program for older adults.
The study’s findings showed total annual average health expenses, including medical and pharmacy, among SilverSneakers participants to be $4,463 compared to $5,303 for non-participants. Medical component of costs was decreased by 26%, driven primarily by...