In an effort to minimize cost and maximize patient care, healthcare insurers are moving towards value-based care where providers are reimbursed based on outcomes and quality of care. The complications associated with diabetes such as kidney disease and amputation amount to more than $300 billion per year.
Optimizing adherence to diabetes medications is recognized as one of the most effective ways of controlling disease expenditures, with an estimated $4,690 cost saving opportunity per patient per year in the U.S.
“With companion software, we seek to contribute to the transition to value-based care, by improving the quality of care and optimizing the cost of managing chronic diseases.” said Pierre Leurent, Voluntis’ Founder, and CEO.
Insulia will be available to patients and healthcare providers in the first half of 2017.
Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, national speaker and author of The African American Guide to Living Well with Diabetes.. She is Dannon One Yogurt Every Day Nutrition Advisor.