Vytalize Health announced that it's offering a new digital behavior change program, Wellth, to their members who are managing chronic conditions like CHF, T2D, and COPD/asthma through the Vytalize Innovation Lab.

March is National Kidney Month, and this year the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is turning its focus to what health plans and providers can do to better prevent and manage kidney disease in its vulnerable patients. 

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects 37 million people. CMS has put a huge attention and focus on CKD and ESRD, finalizing two new payment models: End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices (ETC) Model and the Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model. Wellth understands the complexities of CKD and ESRD care plans—creating unique user experiences for patients with these diagnoses that reward patients for following their entire care plan, including medication adherence, low-sodium diets, exercise, appointment adherence and education about transplant options. 

The impact of missed appointments on the healthcare industry is massive. Introducing: Appointment Reminders. In-app appointment reminders are now available with Wellth, allowing you to collect feedback from the member in real-time about whether they plan to attend the appointment or need help rescheduling. In addition, appointment attendance can now also be added to the overall incentive structure for a member, further leveraging the power of behavioral economics to drive not just daily tasks, but also overcome the “intent behavior” gap for appointments as well.

Stars ratings go beyond a label and can impact reimbursements, member decisions to enroll and stay, and even incur penalties if certain standards are not met. Digital health platforms like Wellth can help plans improve performance in these areas through easy-to-use platforms that improve member health, have high member satisfaction rates, and even give back to members through meaningful incentive programs.

Barbara knew that she should be concerned about long-term health problems because she did not take her well-being seriously. She felt very grateful to the Wellth Rewards Team for helping her take the first step in her health journey when she started her program.

In a recent America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) webinar, Dr. Mark Fendrick, VBID Center and School of Public Health at the University of Michigan, teamed up with Dr. Mark Atalla—Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services—and Wellth CEO Matt Loper to discuss the VBID model, its growth, and how plans can use it to better support their members.

It’s estimated that health care only accounts for 10-20% of a member’s health outcomes, leaving the rest up to genetics, social and environmental factors, and individual behavior. Studies show that individual behavior accounts for 40 to 50 percent of an individual’s health outcomes, making it critical for payers and providers to understand how to influence member behavior.