Roundup: The digital health payer news from Q3 2018

Digital health-focused news involving payers during the third quarter of 2018 comprised a number of different focus areas, ranging from chronic condition management strategies to member engagement to high-profile deals. Read below for MobiHealthNews’ coverage of this sector through July, August and September.

Diabetes management and prevention

A handful of payer news during this period specifically focused on coverage of diabetes management tools.

In September, Cigna and Omada Health announced an agreement expanding the digital diabetes prevention program to all of Cigna’s regional and national employer customers. Another deal, cut a few months earlier between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and digital insulin therapy...