Fierce Health Technology January 9, 2020
WellCare Health Plans is partnering with digital health company Wellth to launch a new program to help at-risk Medicaid members better manage their hypertension.
The companies plan to start with 200 members in New York with hypertension; they will provide medication reminders through Wellth’s app and will offer financial rewards to those who reach certain health goals, such as switching to a low-sodium diet or sustaining medication adherence.
The initiative is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and will run through August, according to the announcement. At the end of the initial pilot, NIH will also review the results, WellCare said.
“As a health plan, WellCare is always looking to engage members in their healthcare,”...
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